Category Archives: Local News
SHIFT ATL to host first Prom Dress Pop-Up Event
(Atlantic) SHIFT ATL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, will be hosting a Prom Dress Pop-Up Event on February 5 and March 5, from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. each day. This event is an opportunity for area teens to shop for ...
Jan 20, 2022
City of Wiota receives Rural Innovation Grant
(Area) The City of Wiota received a Rural Innovation Grant. Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority today announced grant funding will be awarded to rural communities across ...
Jan 20, 2022
Page County Crimestoppers Case: Burglary/Theft reports south of Essex
(Page Co.) The Page County Sheriff's Office received a report of a burglary/theft from a building in rural Page County, south of Essex, on January 13th. Some of the items stolen include: -Miller Mille...
Jan 20, 2022
Updated: Noble Initiative Foundation in Griswold awarded Child Care Grant
(Griswold) The Noble Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce that they received a Child Care Challenge Award, part of the $36.6 million initiative to spur child care across the state by Iowa Gove...
Jan 20, 2022
200 Atlantic Mayor issues Snow Ordinance Reminder to Property Owners
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett speaking at Wednesday's City Council meeting reminds residents and property owners of the City's 24-hour snow removal ordinance. The reminder comes on the heels...
Jan 20, 2022
Creston Police Investigate Vandalism
(Creston) Creston Police received a report from Rachelle Lynn Hardisty of 923 N. Division Street between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday; someone broke the back window of Dodge 1500 pickup. The ...
Jan 20, 2022
Lawmaker Decides Now is not the Time To Change Eminent Domain Rules
(Des Moines, IA) The chairman of an Iowa House committee says after careful consideration, he's decided now is not the time to change state law governing when a property may be seized for pipelines. R...
Jan 20, 2022
Senate Considers Bill on Exemptions from Vaccines During Public Health Emergencies
(Des Moines, IA) The Iowa Senate is considering a bill that would prevent local schools or communities from requiring additional vaccines - like the one for COVID-19. The legislation would allow famil...
Jan 20, 2022
The annual Cass Health Foundation Gala is March 26th
(Atlantic) The annual Cass Health Foundation Gala is set for Saturday, March 26th. Dave Chase, Cass Health Foundation Treasurer, said the event serves as a fundraiser for the Foundation to carry out i...
Jan 20, 2022
2022-23 Exira-EHK school calendar shows changes for Holiday Break and Professional Development
(Elk Horn) A longer Holiday Break is featured in Exira-EHK's proposed school calendar for next school year. Superintendent Trevor Miller says February 21st will be the hearing for the 2022-23 calendar...
Jan 20, 2022
