Category Archives: Local News
USPS Set To Increase Shipping Rates
(Washington, DC) -- The United States Postal Service is announcing plans to raise its shipping prices in the new year. USPS filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission for the adjustment and ...
Nov 30, 2025
Be Cautious of Cryptocurrency ATMs
(Undated) Cryptocurrency ATMs (sometimes known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs) are playing a bigger role in scams than ever before. Data from the Federal Trade Commission shows consumers reported over...
Nov 30, 2025
AFBF: One Step Closer to Whole Milk for Health Kids
(NAFB) Dairy farmers and schoolchildren received some welcome news this week, with the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysi...
Nov 30, 2025
Atlantic Public Works Director Asks Residents to Remove Their Vehicles from the Street
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Street Department arrived at work bright and early, clearing the snow-covered streets. According to Public Works Director Kirk Knudsen, work began at 4:00 a.m. by clearing the ...
Nov 29, 2025
Audubon County Secondary Roads Department Update
(Audubon) The Audubon County Secondary Roads Department says that when the snow tapers off, winds are forecast to pick up, reducing visibility and making travel difficult. According to the Department'...
Nov 29, 2025
Inflation Outpaces Home Prices For 4th Straight Month
(Washington, DC) -- Home prices are rising slower than the rate of inflation for the fourth straight month. The latest S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted a one-point-three percent a...
Nov 29, 2025
DNR Introduces New Option for Anglers to Submit Fishing Reports
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is modernizing its weekly fishing report, and anglers now have a new way to contribute. John Lorenzen, a Fisheries Biologist with the DNR office in Lew...
Nov 29, 2025
Weekly Fuel Report Shows Slight Drop in Gas and Diesel Prices Across Iowa
(Des Moines) Iowans are seeing modest relief at the pump this week, as regular unleaded gasoline dipped 1 cent to an average of $2.75 per gallon, according to AAA. The statewide price is unchanged fro...
Nov 29, 2025
Adair County Supervisors Set Hearing Date for Road Vacation
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors set a hearing date on a road vacation. Engineer Nick Kauffman said the road vacation is for a portion of 332nd Lane. The public hearing will be held D...
Nov 29, 2025
Festival of Trees returns to downtown Atlantic December 4th-7th
(Atlantic) The Cass County Relay for Life Committee has announced the return of its annual Festival of Trees, set for Dec. 4-7 at 500 Chestnut Street-the Jazzercise location-in downtown Atlantic. The ...
Nov 28, 2025
