Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Gasoline Prices Rise Slightly; Diesel, Heating Fuel Trends Mixed
(Des Moines) Iowa motorists saw a modest increase at the pump this week, with the average price of regular unleaded gasoline rising 7 cents to $2.81 per gallon, according to AAA. Prices remain 15 cent...
Oct 26, 2025
State Park Campgrounds Getting Ready for Winter
(State) Another busy camping season in Iowa state parks is coming to an end, and staff are preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall. John Lorenzen, with the DNR office in Lewis, said ...
Oct 26, 2025
Social Security Benefits To Increase In 2026
(Washington, DC) -- Social Security benefits will see an increase next year. The Social Security Administration announced both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will receive a cost-of-l...
Oct 26, 2025
Researchers Warn of Tech Neck Pain from Excessive Smart Phone Use
(Undated) -- Researchers are warning about pain and medical issues coming from excessive smartphone use. What's called tech neck is a strain when someone holds their head forward for long periods of t...
Oct 26, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Washington Elementary to Learn About Upcoming School Bond Referendums
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited Washington Elementary School on Thursday October 23rd, 2025, to meet with Dr. Beth Johnson, Superintendent of the Atlantic Communit...
Oct 26, 2025
Page County Man Arrested After Standoff in Hepburn
(Hepburn, Iowa) A Page County man faces multiple charges following a brief standoff in Hepburn. According to the Page County Sheriff's Office, on Friday, at approximately 8:08 p.m., Page County Commun...
Oct 25, 2025
Canada Believes Tariffs Will Continue Despite Upcoming Hearing
(NAFB) President Donald Trump said that he, personally, wants to attend next month's Supreme Court hearing on his tariff policies. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments, beginning on Novembe...
Oct 25, 2025
Atlantic Public Library to Receive $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a ...
Oct 24, 2025
ACGC School Officials and Law Enforcement Investigate Digital Voicemail Bomb Threat
(Adair-Casey) ACGC school officials said Friday morning the district and local law enforcement were made aware of a digital voicemail bomb threat directed at the Adair-Casey campus. The district immed...
Oct 24, 2025
Montgomery County election equipment undergoes successful testing, is prepared for November 4 City-School Election
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Auditor has announced the successful completion of public testing on election equipment leading up to the November 4 City-School Election. The testing confirmed that al...
Oct 24, 2025
