Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Atlantic Police News Release: No evidence of Riots or Threats
(Atlantic) Officials from the Atlantic Walmart notified the Atlantic Police Department this afternoon of a possible threat made to their store. Store representatives took immediate precautions to prot...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2020
Governor Reynolds and Community Leaders hold press Conference
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds addressed the demonstrations this past weekend in support of George Floyd. The black man from Minneapolis died of asphyxiation from sustained pressure to the ne...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2020
Iowa receives $26.2 million in emergency education relief to expand broadband access
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced the state has received $26.2 million in federal relief to ensure education continues for students of all ages impact...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2020
Two arrested for Eluding and other charges in Adair County
(Adair Co.) Two people were arrested for Eluding in Adair County. The Stuart Police Department arrested 20-year-old Payton Allyssa Hill, of Guthrie Center, on May 24th for Eluding, Possession of a Con...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2020
Traffic Stop leads to the arrest of a Page County Man
(Clarinda) A Page County man faces charges following a traffic stop in southern Page County. According to the report, Deputies stopped 50-year old John David Stone of rural Page County on Saturday for...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2020
As expected Record Number of Absentee’s Ballots Cast in Cass County
(Atlantic) Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman reported this morning 1,947 absentee ballots sent out for the June 2 Primary election. Sunderman stated 1,495 returned, leaving 452 still out. Sunderman e...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2020
Atlantic Area Chamber to Host Drive-In Movie Experience Saturday, June 20th
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Meyer & Gross Real Estate and the Atlantic Community Promotions Commission, will be hosting a Drive-In Movie experience Saturd...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2020
Two more cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co.) Two more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Montgomery County. The new cases are one older adult (61-80) and one elderly adult (over 80). Both individuals are currently hospital...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2020
Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office reports multiple arrests and citations. Hallie Lyn Carroll, 30, was charged with Criminal Mischief 4th after Deputies were dispatched to spea...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2020
Malvern sign damaged; authorities requesting assistance identifying suspects
(Malvern) The Mills County Sheriff's Office and the City of Malvern are requesting assistance from the community in identifying any and all suspects related to the damage to the Malvern sign located a...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2020