Category Archives: Local News
Late Muzzleloader Season Starts This Week
(Lewis) Late muzzleloader season begins tomorrow, December 22, as well as the late split archery season. John Lorenzen, appearing on the DNR report, says both seasons go until January 10. He says if y...
Dec 21, 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints two new Iowa Board of Regents members
Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed two new Iowa Board of Regents members, she announced Friday: Steve Lacy, a former media executive and Peter Cownie, a former state lawmaker. Reynolds said Lacy was "an ...
Dec 20, 2025
Atlantic Chamber Honors Coca-Cola Bottling's Growth and Plant Manager Bill Garrett's Retirement
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling's recent accomplishments, as well as the retirement of Plant Manager Bill Garrett. In the last eight year...
Dec 20, 2025
Care facilities fined $500 each for abuse, death and use of physical restraints
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nursing home where gift cards for residents were stolen has been fined $500 by the state. State inspectors allege that in September, a Walmart gift card belonging to a ...
Dec 20, 2025
Iowa officials showcase plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026
Iowa state officials on Thursday announced events and initiatives set for 2026 throughout Iowa as the state participates in national America 250 celebrations. In addition to participation in national ...
Dec 19, 2025
DNR Fisheries Seasonal Positions Open for Applications
(Lewis) John Lorenzen, fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says if you want to work for the Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau, consider applying for seasonal positions that are ...
Dec 19, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 77 Months in Federal Prison for Firearms Charge While on Federal Supervised Release
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon. According to public court documents, 37-year-old Cornelius Lavaughn David possess...
Dec 19, 2025
Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors Welcome Coyote Willow Wind as New Chamber Member
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Coyote Willow Wind, a wind energy project based in Cass and Audubon Counties, as a new Chamber member on Thursday. Jarrod Beckstro...
Dec 19, 2025
Adair County Compensation Board Presents Salary Recommendations
(Greenfield) The Adair County Compensation Board presented salary recommendations to the Adair County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday for the 2027 fiscal year. According to County Auditor Mandy Berg...
Dec 19, 2025
Page County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography
(Council Bluffs) A Clarinda man was sentenced Thursday, December 18, 2025, to nine years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography. According to public court records, the National Center for ...
Dec 19, 2025
