Category Archives: Local News
Severe Storms Sweep through Southwest Iowa Causing Downed Power Lines, and Tree Damage
(Atlantic) An intense line of storms swept through southwest Iowa carrying high winds, causing tree damage, and power outages. The Atlantic Municipal Utilities state on social media Atlantic is experi...
Jun 11, 2026
Atlantic Community School District Technology Coordinator Shares Internet Safety Tips
(Atlantic) June is National Internet Safety Month, a time when experts encourage families to talk about safe internet habits, especially as children spend more time online during the summer. While sch...
Jun 11, 2026
Cass County Iowa Woman Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize
(Clive, Iowa) An Atlantic, Iowa woman who won $50,000 said the significance of her prize was lost on one member of the household. "I kept trying to tell the dog last night she's going to have some pre...
Jun 11, 2026
Atlantic School Board Reviews Funding Options for $26 Million Expansion Projects
(Atlantic) Travis Squires of Piper Sandler presented the School Board with financial options to address the overage for the district's expansion projects at Washington Elementary, Schuler Elementary, ...
Jun 10, 2026
Atlantic School Board Approves Dr. James Brauer as the New High School Principal
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's regular meeting, the Atlantic School Board approved the hiring of Dr. James Brauer as the new Atlantic High School Principal. Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen presente...
Jun 10, 2026
Two Injured in Head-On Crash in Monona County
(Monona Co.) Two people were injured in a head-on collision in Monona County Wednesday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. at K45 and Cherry A...
Jun 10, 2026
Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a city attorney wins back license
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer who was convicted of dealing marijuana while serving as an attorney for the City of Council Bluffs. Court reco...
Jun 10, 2026
Auditor Stormer conducts post-election audit in Adams County to ensure integrity of the vote.
(Corning) Adams County Auditor Betsy Stormer conducted a successful post-election audit of the June Primary election on June 9th. Ballots in the Adams 1 precinct were hand- counted by election officia...
Jun 10, 2026
Atlantic Police Department Report from February 23rd to Current
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released their report from February 23, 2026 through June 8, 2026. All subjects were arrested and taken the Cass County Jail: 2/23/26 Auni Nowell, 21 of Atlan...
Jun 10, 2026
Cass County Relay For Life Event Set for June 28
(Atlantic) The Relay For Life of Cass County committee is calling all cancer survivors, caregivers, and community members to come together for an evening of comradery on June 28, 2026. The Relay For L...
Jun 10, 2026
