Category Archives: Local News
Iowa DNR hoping to minimize deer hunting accidents in 2020
(Area) With Iowa's Shotgun Deer Season underway the Iowa DNR is reminding hunters to keep safety and ethics in mind. Harvesting that deer is just one of the primary elements involved when a hunter tak...
Dec 13, 2020
Montgomery County District One Supervisors Special Election is Tuesday
(Montgomery Co.) A Special Election will be held Tuesday, December 15th to elect a Board of Supervisor in District #1 in Montgomery County. Candidates on the ballot include Charla Schmid (Nominated by...
Dec 13, 2020
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Farm Bureau
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Matt Kernen of Farm Bureau on Thursday, December 10th. The Ambassadors welcomed him to his new location in Atlantic. Matt Kernen shared that ...
Dec 13, 2020
2nd Shotgun Deer Season underway in Iowa
(Area) Iowa's deer harvest has exceeded 65,000 with plenty of opportunities still ahead. The 2nd shotgun season is underway and will run through next weekend. Bryan Hayes with the Iowa DNR provides on...
Dec 13, 2020
FCC awards over $140 Million to Iowa Broadband Providers
(Des Moines) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it has awarded $143,892,544.40 to 11 broadband providers to bring broadband to rural Iowa. The Rural Digital Opportunit...
Dec 13, 2020
Two Accidents reported on Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department says two accidents closed down Interstate 80 this (Saturday) morning. The two crashes happened at around 8:30 a.m. on a snow and ice-covered roadw...
Dec 12, 2020
Saturday’s Area Snowfall Amounts
(Area) Snowfall amounts varied from 1.2 inches in Stanton to 5.7 inches in Des Moines. The storm system started out as rain followed by snow overnight Friday into early Saturday morning. Area snowfall...
Dec 12, 2020
Roadways 100-percent covered this Morning
(Atlantic) Roadways in southwest Iowa are completely covered with snow this morning, according to the latest 511.org road conditions report. Southwest, central and northeast Iowa are under a Winter We...
Dec 12, 2020
SnowPlow Operator Offers Motor Vehicle Safety Tips
(Atlantic) Snowplows are clearing the roads this morning, and every year, there are some significant traffic issues involving snowplows. Those incidents include collisions or secondary issues involvin...
Dec 12, 2020
Popular Christmas Light destination in Southwest Iowa ready for guests
(Red Oak) The Baird Family Christmas Light Display in rural Montgomery County has been taking place upwards of 45 years. The lights are going on this weekend after months of preparation. Jack Baird is...
Dec 12, 2020
