Category Archives: Local News
Iowa #3 District Congresswoman Weighs in Infrastructure Law
(Washington D.C.) Iowa District #3 U.S. Congresswoman Cindy Axne helped deliver $86.4 million to Iowa for this current fiscal year to repair local bridges through her vote of the Infrastructure Invest...
Jan 22, 2022
Businesses in Atlantic, Corning and Arcadia receive Butcher Innovation and Revitalization funds
(Des Moines) Three southwest Iowa businesses received Butcher Innovation and Revitalization funds. The Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Fund was designed to provide financial assistance in the f...
Jan 21, 2022
Iowa's Record Corn Crop Leads to Rail Car Surge
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's record 2021 corn harvest fueled a significant increase in traffic on the rail lines that run through the state. Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler says the car loads of grain in...
Jan 21, 2022
Childcare Centers in Guthrie, Montgomery and Union Counties receive Child Care Grants
(Area) Several child care centers in Guthrie, Montgomery and Union counties recently received Child Care Grants. Exploration Learning Station in Stuart was awarded $58,874. The Exploration Learning St...
Jan 21, 2022
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
