Category Archives: Local News
Cass Health Welcomes Kidney Specialist Dr. Jeremy Pepin
(Atlantic) Cass Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeremy Pepin to its Specialty Clinic. Dr. Pepin is a board-certified nephrologist who specializes in general and interventional nephrology. Dr. Pepin p...
Nov 13, 2025
Work release escape of Anthony Harris
(Dubuque) The Iowa Department of Corrections says Anthony Tyrone Harris, convicted of Assault Causing Injury - Peace Officers, Interference with Official Acts - Bodily Injury, Domestic Abuse Assault -...
Nov 13, 2025
Union County Man Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 53-year-old Jason Kelley of Creston on Wednesday at his residence. Authorities apprehended Frazier on a warrant for the Distribution of Methamphetamine...
Nov 13, 2025
Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision in Southern Iowa on Wednesday Evening
(Murray) A tragic hit-and-run accident south of Murray claimed the life of a 16-year-old on Wednesday evening. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the victim, identified as Elmer Borntrager of Murray,...
Nov 13, 2025
Red Oak Police Report One Arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Lee Lafollett on multiple charges. Authorities apprehended Lafollette late Wednesday night in the 1600 block of E. Summit Street on charges of 3rd...
Nov 13, 2025
Atlantic School Board Meeting Recap
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board received a presentation from the building principals on the first-quarter review and held discussions Wednesday evening regarding the 2022-2023 audit, the staff BE...
Nov 12, 2025
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves Over $3 Million for State Recreational Trails Projects, Including Two in Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $3,127,377 in funding for nine projects under the State Recreational Trails Program, with two of the projects benefiting southwest Iowa. Am...
Nov 12, 2025
Trial Set for Former Atlantic Chamber Director Accused of Theft and Fraud
(Atlantic) A trial date has been set for the former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Bailey Smith, who is charged with Ongoing Criminal Conduct - Unlawful Activity, Fraudulent Pra...
Nov 12, 2025
Public Screening of Gridshock to Raise Awareness on Iowa Sex Trafficking at Audubon High School
(Audubon Co.) A public showing of Gridshock, a film about sex trafficking in Iowa, will be held at the Audubon High School Auditorium on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The film will be shown to 7th through 12t...
Nov 12, 2025
Guthrie County Supervisors Approve Three Construction Projects
(Guthrie Center) - The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors approved three construction projects during Wednesday's Board meeting. Guthrie County Engineer Josh Sebern presented and received approval fo...
Nov 12, 2025
