Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Area Easter Egg Hunt
(Atlantic) Atlantic residents have an opportunity to get out and hunt Easter Eggs March 28th through April 12th. Carol Reinart said she saw another community hosting an event like this and wanted to d...
Mar 27, 2020
Lorimor man arrested for OWI and Weapons charges
(Lorimor) A Lorimor man was arrested for OWI 3rd, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon While under the Influence, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The Union County Sheriff's Office says 34-year-old J...
Mar 27, 2020
Atlantic Area Chamber Launches Gift Certificate Stimulus Campaign
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a gift certificate stimulus campaign to support local retail businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at ...
Mar 27, 2020
Updated Information from the Atlantic Food Pantry During the Covid-19 Epidemic
(Atlantic) Atlantic Food Pantry Officials are accepting donations during the COVID-19 pandemic Mondays' and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Officials are seeking food donations as well during this ...
Mar 27, 2020
Authorities: Man accidentally backed up truck over daughter
(Guthrie Center, AP) Authorities say a 2-year-old girl died in central Iowa after her father accidentally backed a truck over her. The accident occurred Wednesday on a farm outside Guthrie Center. Gut...
Mar 27, 2020
Iowa Workforce Development Director Addresses Unemployment Claims
(Des Moines) The COVID-19 pandemic has cost thousands of Iowans their jobs. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend appearing at the Governor's Press Conference on Wednesday addressed the st...
Mar 27, 2020
Atlantic Mayor Signs Proclamation Banning Door-to-Door Sales Permits
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones on Thursday issued a proclamation suspending all door-to-door sales permits. It was brought to the City's attention recently door-to-door sales were occurring in A...
Mar 27, 2020
Family and Friends Honor Rural Wiota Man with Birthday Parade
(Wiota) COVID-19 didn't stop family members, neighbors, and friends from throwing a birthday party for this rural Wiota man. Dean Eilts turned 80 on Thursday, March 26. Under the current situation and...
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Results Update from CCHS
Atlantic, IA - Cass County Health System (CCHS) officials reported today that preparations for possible COVID-19 cases continue on a daily basis. "While we have not had any COVID-19 cases identified i...
Mar 26, 2020
Governor Reynolds Expands Iowa Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Thursday announced the expansion and extension of the current Iowa Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation. The Governor extended and expanded retail busi...
Mar 26, 2020
