Category Archives: Local News
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Cass County Sheriff’s Report
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. Brittany Marie Ruhr, 23, of Griswold, was arrested May 15th for Driving While Barred and Interference with Official Acts. Ruhr was take...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2020
Update on COVID-19 cases in Pottawattamie County
(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County Public Health today reported seven new COVID-19 cases, all of which are residents of Council Bluffs. Three of the cases are 18 - 40 years old, two are 41 - ...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2020
CAM Graduate Kaylee Hardin hosting a blood drive May 30th
(Atlantic) Blood donors are needed to keep the supply strong amid the COVID-19 outbreak. CAM High School Graduate Kaylee Hardin is hosting a blood drive on May 30th at the Cass County Community Center...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2020
Updated Visitor Limitations at CCHS
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System officials have updated the visitor limitations that are now in effect at all CCHS facilities. These measures are being enacted to protect the health of patients, s...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2020
Modern restrooms, cabins will open Memorial Day weekend in Iowa state parks
(Des Moines) Iowa state parks will open modern restrooms, shower buildings and cabins starting Friday, May 22 in time for Memorial Day weekend. This means campgrounds will be open for all campers, inc...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2020
Governor Reynolds Easing Restrictions on Bars, Museums, Zoo's, Swimming Pools, and Schools
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds continues to reopen the state's economy. Governor Reynolds announced Wednesday, effective Friday, May 22, movie theaters, Zoos, Aquariums, museums, and wedding ...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2020
Letter of thanks to the community from the Atlantic Food Pantry
To the Atlantic Community and Cass County Area, The Atlantic Food Pantry would like to express a sincere "Thank You" for the enormous support shown by the City and County residents, businesses, clubs,...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2020
Creston Police Report 4 arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report two drug-related arrests, a theft, and a 3rd offense OWI. Police arrested two people on Monday at their residence on drug possession charges. Officer's arrested 30-year...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2020
Involvement in extracurricular activities help enrich Lisa Dreier's career
(Elk Horn) It's day two of our three part series on retiring educators. Lisa Dreier is calling it a career after 34 years as a teacher and coach in the Exira-EHK school system. Among Dreier's recent d...
Western Iowa Today May 20, 2020
Red Oak Man arrested on Drug Possession Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces drug possession charges in Montgomery County. Red Oak Police arrested 31-year old Stuart Duane Haley Tuesday night for possession of a controlled substance, and possessio...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2020