Category Archives: Local News
Montgomery County Man arrested on Alcohol-Related Offense
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 52-year-old Brian Keith Hale of Red Oak for Operating While Intoxicated, 1st offense. Officers transported Hale to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and held him...
Jul 11, 2022
High Winds Cause Damage in Portions of West Central Iowa
(Area) Storms carrying high winds, half-inch to one-inch hail, and 70-mile-per-hour wind gusts swept through parts of west-central Iowa this morning. The National Weather Service received multiple rep...
Jul 11, 2022
Two trials to be held for an Atlantic man arrested for Attempted Murder, Arson and other charges
(Atlantic) Two trials will be held for an Atlantic man arrested for Attempted Murder, Arson and other charges. Anthony Asay, age 30, was charged with Arson 1st Degree, Attempted Murder and Assault Cau...
Jul 11, 2022
Atlantic High School Gymnasium resurfacing Project Complete
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School gymnasium floor is re-finished, with a new sound system and bleacher motors. The cost of the new sound system is $51,201.00. Sunday Morning News
Jul 10, 2022
Scot Aden takes over the Helm as the Atlantic Middle School Principal
(Atlantic) Atlantic new Middle School Principal Scot Aden took over the position on July 1. Mr. Aden takes the reins for former Middle School Principal Josh Rasmussen who took the job as the Adair-Cas...
Jul 10, 2022
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co.) Two people were arrested on drug and theft charges in Adair County. The Adair Police Department arrested Jackie Richardson, 56, and Lloyd Eugene Scaife, 47, both of Omaha, Nebraska, on Jul...
Jul 9, 2022
Update: Rains Delay Opening Bridge Projects in Atlantic, and Highway 6 Near Lewis
(Atlantic) Due to the rain; the bridges on Highway 83 (2nd Street), and Highway 6 near Lewis will not open today. Pavement painting is all that is left, and the rain prevented crews from painting the ...
Jul 8, 2022
Drought Conditions Worsen In Some Parts Of Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) -- The U-S Drought Monitor shows dry conditions persist in Iowa and, in some cases, are getting worse. The weekly report shows most of Plymouth County and parts of Cherokee and Woodbu...
Jul 8, 2022
24-Hour Waiting Period For Abortions Has Started In Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's attorney general says a 24-hour waiting period for abortions will be enforced statewide starting today (Friday). The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the waiting period was constitu...
Jul 8, 2022
Audubon School Board approves new General Contractor for renovation project
(Audubon) The Audubon School Board Thursday evening approved plans, specifications and form of contract for a new General Contractor for the renovation project. Superintendent Eric Trager explained th...
Jul 8, 2022
