Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Community School District planning Trojan Experience for students this summer
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District is working on a summer program for students called the Trojan Experience. Atlantic Superintendent Steve Barber said they are still in the planning pha...
Apr 04, 2022
Iowa DNR's Turkey Hunting seasons right around the corner
(Area) Youth season starts April 8th and the first adult season begins April 11th for spring turkey hunters in Iowa. April 8th, 9th, and 10th are the dates for the youth season. "The best turkey hunti...
Apr 04, 2022
Be prepared if COVID cases rise again
(Area) Cases of COVID-19 are at their lowest figures in more than a year in the United States, but experts warn to be watchful for future variants spiking another wave. While we are in a, quote, good ...
Apr 03, 2022
Lessons of the Holocaust Program at the Atlantic Public Library
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library is hosting a special program called Lessons of the Holocaust on Thursday, April 7 at 6 pm. The presenter is retired educator Brad Wilkening who serves on the sta...
Apr 03, 2022
FY23 Education Appropriations bill passes the Iowa House
(Des Moines) The FY 2023 Education Appropriations bill passed the Iowa House this week. Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore says this bill appropriates $1,004,141,874 in General Fund dolla...
Apr 03, 2022
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with Gracefully Groomed
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Angie Johnson, owner of Gracefully Groomed, LLC., on Thursday. The Ambassadors joined Angie in celebrating the opening of her pet groomi...
Apr 03, 2022
Reminder: Lane closures on I-29 in Pottawattamie County begin Monday
(Council Bluffs) Construction of box culverts on Interstate 29 in Pottawattamie County will require lane closures and changing traffic patterns beginning Monday until mid-August, weather permitting, a...
Apr 03, 2022
Fatal accident in Fremont County
(Farragut) On April 1, 2022, at approximately 8:51 a.m., the Fremont County Sheriff's Dispatch received a call of an accident that occurred in the 3700 block of Highway 2 northeast of Farragut. The ve...
Apr 02, 2022
Cass County Local Food Policy Council Recognizes Those Who Assisted with Pandemic-Related Food Needs and Requests Continued Support
(Cass Co.) The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to food needs in Cass County, and many people and organizations stepped up to help. The Cass County Local Food Policy Council recognizes the many e...
Apr 02, 2022
Volunteers needed for work on Atlantic's Sunnyside Park
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers this weekend. There will be a work day at Sunnyside Park on Saturday, April 2nd from 1-3 pm. Anyone interested in helping ...
Apr 02, 2022
