Category Archives: Local News
U.S. Senate Candidate Carlin Believes More Free Market Participation Will Lower Health Care Costs
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa Attorney and former State Senator Jim Carlin addressed many issues at Tuesday's Republican candidate forum in Atlantic -- among them healthcare. One question posed was that the ...
Mar 26, 2026
Chamber Ambassadors Honor Dianna Williams on Retirement from Child Development Center
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors today celebrated the retirement of Dianna Williams, director of the Ann Wickman Child Development Center. Construction on the Ann Wickman C...
Mar 26, 2026
I-80 Nighttime Closures Scheduled for April 6-10
(Creston) Nighttime maintenance work on Interstate 80 near De Soto will cause lane closures in both directions over several days in April, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Creston ...
Mar 26, 2026
Nurse found work in Iowa while board's disciplinary findings remained secret
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nurse accused of drug use and patient abandonment worked his first shift at a Fremont County nursing home last fall, nine days after the Iowa Board of Nursing found pro...
Mar 26, 2026
Atlantic School Board Selects Construction Manager for Facilities Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved a construction management group for its upcoming construction and renovation projects during Wednesday's meeting. The board held a special meeting Tuesday...
Mar 26, 2026
Sunnyside Pool Announces Early Release of 2026 Summer Passes at 2025 Price
(Atlantic) With unseasonably warm weather giving the community an early taste of summer, Sunnyside Pool is excited to announce the early release of 2026 Summer Pool Passes-just in time for Easter. Fam...
Mar 26, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Brad Sherman: "Growing Rural Iowa"
(Atlantic) Republican candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, and State Auditor addressed a range of issues during a GOP forum Tuesday night at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Gubernatoria...
Mar 26, 2026
ARA Supports EPA's Emergency Fuel Waiver and Urges Permanent Year-Round E15 to Strengthen Rural America
(Arlington, Virginia) The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide summer sales of E15 and easing boutique...
Mar 26, 2026
State News: UPDATE: 15 Students Hurt After Being Hit By Vehicle In Ankeny
(Ankeny, IA) -- A total of 15 students were hurt when a vehicle hit them outside of St. Luke Catholic School in Ankeny on Tuesday. Nine students were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while an...
Mar 26, 2026
Republican Candidates For Iowa State Auditor Answer Questions in Atlantic
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa will have a new State Auditor next year and there are two Republicans that are looking to run for the office that came to the Candidates Forum in Atlantic this past Tuesday. Cur...
Mar 26, 2026
