Category Archives: Local News
Cass County Sheriff Reports Assault, Theft and OWI Arrests
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three recent arrests. Mikel Ann Erickson, 35, of Lewis, was arrested on March 26th on the charge of Assault. Erickson was transported to the Cass Co...
Apr 02, 2026
Two Arrested After Late-Night Burglary at Atlantic Business; Third Suspect Sought
(Atlantic) Atlantic Police say two Des Moines men were arrested and a third suspect remains at large following a late-night burglary at Nishna Valley Cycle on April 1. At approximately 11:35 p.m., the...
Apr 02, 2026
Hawkeye 10 Conference Announces Academic Team and Character Award Recipients
(Ames) The Hawkeye 10 Conference is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its students with the announcement of this year's Academic Team and Character Award recipients. These honors cele...
Apr 02, 2026
Cass County Farmer Publishes Book of Personal Stories
(Anita) Anita Farmer Varel Bailey, known for his storytelling and writing, has released a new book that shares a collection of his memorable stories. His family decided to preserve his legacy by compi...
Apr 02, 2026
Death Investigation at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs Police are investigating the death of a man found early this (Thursday) morning in Bayliss Park. At approximately 05:57 AM, Council Bluffs Police officers were dispatch...
Apr 02, 2026
Vision Atlantic to Host Open House for Camblin Hills Housing Project in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic is hosting an open house at the Camblin Hills Housing development site on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dr. Bob Sharp and Deb Schuler appeared on this week's...
Apr 02, 2026
Atlantic City Council Sets Compensation Package for Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's City Council meeting, the Council set a compensation package for the Wastewater Superintendent for the fiscal year 2026. The City of Atlantic is preparing for a vacancy in th...
Apr 01, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves AMU Board Appointment, Police Firearm Program, and Pool Fee Updates
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council tackled numerous agenda items at Wednesday's meeting, including an appointment to the AMU Board of Trustees, an Atlantic Police Department firearm purchase program...
Apr 01, 2026
Hinson Makes Senate Campaign Stop in Adams County
(Lenox, IA) -- U.S. Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson was in Adams County on Wednesday as part of her 99 County Tour. Hinson -- a Republican Congresswoman from District One -- stopped at the Gaesser Farm...
Apr 01, 2026
Community Baby Shower is Saturday, April 18
(Atlantic) A Community Baby Shower will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 am at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. This free event is geared toward all new and expecting mother...
Apr 01, 2026
