Category Archives: Local News
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Guthrie County Transfer Station begins some Saturday services; County camping areas are now open
(Guthrie Center) Jotham Arber, Guthrie County Public Health and Environmental Health Director, spoke to the Board of Supervisors this week about Saturday services for the Transfer Station. Guthrie Cou...
Mandy Billings Jun 13, 2020
Cass County Signs on with Motorola to Connect with Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System
(Atlantic) Cass County recently signed a contract with Motorola to connect with the Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System. It provides public safety agencies, first responders around the ...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2020
Montgomery County Man arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault and Other Charges in Adams County
(Nodaway) A Villisca man faces assault and numerous other charges in connection with an investigation in Nodaway. The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested 19-year old Tanner Eric Abraham of Villisca...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2020
Atlantic School District Posting Survey to Parents/Guardians on Monday
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says a short survey is going out to parents/guardians to help the school with their planning. Barber says the feedback from parents now and in t...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2020
Independent Egg Producer's not immune to Financial Drain From COVID-19
(Massena) The Coronavirus pandemic is forcing many independent Ag producers to cut production due to lower prices, and limited access to packing plants. The egg-laying business is no exception. Southw...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2020
June is National D.J. Month: Meet KSOM Morning Personality Frank, Rizzo
(Atlantic) June is the month of the D.J., and KSOM/KS95 News features a D.J. who is a master at his craft. Frank Rizzo is the morning drive personality and Program Director at KSOM Radio. Frank is qui...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2020
Drive-through Mobile Food Panty in Anita June 22
(Anita) The Food Bank of the Heartland and the Anita Food Pantry are teaming up to offer a drive-through mobile Food Pantry on Monday, June 22, at the CAM High School from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or a...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2020
One person injured in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak this morning. The Red Oak Police Department says officers were called to the intersection of W Oak Street and N Broadw...
Mandy Billings Jun 12, 2020
Essex man arrested for Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
(Essex) An Essex man was arrested for Violation of the Sex Offender Registry - 2nd Offense. The Page County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Bradley Aeron Haley on Thursday. The arrest stems from...
Mandy Billings Jun 12, 2020
Update on Pottawattamie County COVID-19 cases
(Pottawattamie Co.) In an effort to educate Pottawattamie County residents on the current status of COVID-19, Pottawattamie County Public Health is highlighting two data points. First is the slight up...
Mandy Billings Jun 12, 2020