Category Archives: Local News
Citizens gather at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic, take a knee and say a prayer
(Atlantic) Several citizens, local law enforcement and emergency responders gathered at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic Wednesday evening, took a knee and prayed to show the world that Atlantic hears you a...
Jun 03, 2020
Atlantic Mayor Discusses City Hall Reopening and July 4th Celebration
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Hall will reopen on Monday, June 8, with a few stipulations. Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones says anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or exposed to someone with the virus should no...
Jun 03, 2020
Montgomery County Confirms Outbreak in a Long-Term Care Facility and First Confirmed COVID-19 Related Death
(Montgomery Co.) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Montgomery County Public Health have identified six (6) cases of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility in Montgomery County. The six (6...
Jun 03, 2020
Pettinger Earns Republican Nomination for Cass County Supervisor District 5
(Anita) Bernard Pettinger earned the Republican nomination for District 5 Supervisor by defeating Linda Reineke, 182-92. Pettinger says he appreciates everyone's support in the primary. County Supervi...
Jun 03, 2020
Cass County Sheriff’s Report
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports five arrests. Dan Douglas Christensen, 46, of Atlantic, was arrested May 29th on charges of OWI 1st Offense (Serious) and Driving While Suspended (S...
Jun 03, 2020
Cass County Local Food Policy Council Looks to Purchase Local Food for Cass County COVID-19 Mobile Food For All
(Atlantic) The Cass County Local Food Policy Council is looking to purchase local produce, meat, honey, syrups, and more to distribute through the Cass County COVID-19 Mobile Food For All program. The...
Jun 03, 2020
Baier Wins Republican Nomination for Cass County Supervisor District 4
(Griswold) Griswold Republican Steve Baier earned the Republican nomination in the District 4 Primary for County Supervisor. Baier defeated Travis Erickson 236-89 to win the nomination, and most likel...
Jun 03, 2020
Union County Sheriff’s Office responds to single-vehicle accident on Tuesday
(Creston) The Union County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle accident with possible injuries Tuesday morning. According to the report, 24-year-old Aaron Cox, of Corning, was driving a 200...
Jun 03, 2020
Exira Community Club modifies activities for 4th of July celebration
(Exira) Exira has made plans on how to proceed with their annual 4th of July celebration. While things won't be nearly the same as past years, some of the festivities will still be held. Mayor Mike Hu...
Jun 03, 2020
Two arrested following Traffic Stop in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Two men face charges following a traffic stop in Red Oak. Police stopped 49-year old David Anthony Daugherty, of Sidney for speeding. During the stop Officer's placed Daugherty under arrest ...
Jun 03, 2020
