Category Archives: Local News
Myrtue Medical Center Chief Executive Director Barry Jacobsen Announces Retirement
(Harlan) Chief Executive Officer, Barry Jacobsen, will be retiring at the end of the year, and Myrtue Medical Center proudly acknowledges his nearly three decades of leadership. Jacobsen made the anno...
Nov 02, 2025
Black Hawk County Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Northwest Iowa
(Cushing) A Cedar Falls man suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Woodbury County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday afternoon on Highway 20 E and County Lane ...
Nov 02, 2025
Marshall County Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
(Marshalltown) A Marshalltown woman died in a hit-and-run accident in Marshalltown. The Iowa State Patrol reports that the accident occurred late Saturday night. Authorities say 30-year-old Melanie Ka...
Nov 02, 2025
Iowa Gas Prices Drop Slightly, Diesel Sees Notable Increase
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell slightly this week, while diesel prices saw a notable increase, according to the latest Weekly Fuel Report from AAA. Regular unleaded g...
Nov 02, 2025
Southwest Iowa Voters to Decide on Multiple School, City, and Community Bond Measures
(Area) Several public measures will appear on ballots throughout southwest Iowa in the November 4th City/School Election. Iowa Western Community College Public Measure SE states, "Shall the Board of D...
Nov 02, 2025
Lake Improvements Aim to Boost Fish Habitat and Fishing Opportunities
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources initiated a renovation project at Cold Springs in August. The water volume was reduced by about four feet, and Rotenone was applied to eliminate the Re...
Nov 02, 2025
Iowa State University students fashion adaptable garments for kids with disabilities
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) When Manu Smriti watched clothes she designed and made being modeled on a New York City runway this fall, what made her the happiest was seeing the joy and comfort of the perso...
Nov 02, 2025
Psychologists Offers Tips For Recognizing Mental Issues With Children
(Undated) -- A health expert is offering some tips on how to recognize possible mental health related issues in children. Child psychologist Kate Eshleman with the Cleveland Clinic says increased cryi...
Nov 02, 2025
The Annual Scrooge Contest Returns to Support the Atlantic Food Pantry
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber's Annual Scrooge Contest is officially underway for the month of November! Established in 2002 by Eleanor Hoover, the friendly competition has become a beloved com...
Nov 01, 2025
Atlantic Police Announce 2025 Christmas Programs
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department has announced plans for its annual Christmas programs aimed at helping Cass County families have a joyful holiday season. The "Family Dreams Christmas" progra...
Nov 01, 2025
