Category Archives: Local News
Car vs Tractor Accident in Audubon County
(Audubon Co.) The Audubon County Sheriff's Office released details on a car-versus-tractor accident that occurred Friday afternoon. At approximately 1:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office was called to the 1...
Feb 17, 2026
Six Booked in Mills County on Charges Ranging from Assault to OWI
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports six arrests over the past week. William Ray Dougherty, 50, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on February 9th for Possession of Marijuana 1st. Bond wa...
Feb 17, 2026
Pottawattamie Supervisors Approve Letter of Intent for Minden Property Tax Abatement
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a letter of intent regarding a parcel of property in Minden. Attorney Kristen Bracker explains... Bracker said Minden is aski...
Feb 17, 2026
Lincoln Township Clerk Warns Senate Bill Could Leave Local Cemeteries Without Care
(Red Oak) Connie Mellott, the County Clerk of Lincoln Township in Wales, appeared in front of the Montgomery County Supervisors this morning to discuss the proposed Senate study bill 3009 to eliminate...
Feb 17, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Approve Memorial Bench, Deputy Auditor Appointment, Farm Bid Notice
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved the installation of a bench on the county's portion of the Atlantic City park, west of the monument. Supervisor Wendy Richter said Leonard Kinne...
Feb 17, 2026
Griswold School District to Survey Teachers Again on Four-Day School Week Proposal
(Griswold) A new survey about moving to a four-day school week is being prepared for the Griswold teaching staff. The idea was previously studied in August 2023 after months of discussion and surveys....
Feb 17, 2026
Montgomery County Deputies Arrest 16-Year-Old for OWI After Late-Night Traffic Stop in Villisca
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested a 16-year-old for OWI following a traffic stop in Villisca. Deputies arrested the teen at around 11:25 p.m. on Monday at 3rd Avenue and 5th Street. Author...
Feb 17, 2026
Sage Endorses Turek as Iowa Lawmakers Tackle Abortion, School Funding, Security Measures and Bus Barn Fire Investigation
Former Candidate For Senate Endorses Josh Turek (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Senate candidate Nathan Sage is endorsing state Representative Josh Turek for the position instead. Sage ended his campaign a...
Feb 17, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest of Indiana Man on Interstate 80 in Adair County
(Greenfield) The Iowa State Patrol arrested an Indiana man on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 on February 10. The trooper observed an eastbound vehicle near the 86-mi...
Feb 16, 2026
Atlantic Library to host Open Mic Nights
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library is inviting residents of all ages to share their voices at a pair of upcoming open mic reading nights. A session for young readers and families will be held Mond...
Feb 16, 2026
