Category Archives: Local News
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Average Price of Gas in Iowa trends Lower again this Week
(Des Moines) The average price of gasoline in Iowa dropped .12-cents this week. The current average price across the state is $1.88 per gallon. This is $.70 cents lower than one year ago. The price of...
Tom Robinson Mar 26, 2020
Red Oak Crash leads to Arrest
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County woman faces charges following a single-vehicle crash in Red Oak. According to Red Oak Police, the accident happened at 2:23 on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of ...
Tom Robinson Mar 26, 2020
Sign of Strength and Hope
(Atlantic) The Iowa Fire Fighters Association called on all Iowa Fire Departments to open their fire station doors this evening and turn on their truck lights as a sign of strength and hope for all. T...
Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2020
Governor Reynolds urges Iowans to Protect the most Vulnerable to COVID-19
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health reported late Tuesday of the state's first death due to the COVID-19 virus. Governor Kim Reynolds opened Wednesday's press conference by extending the...
Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2020

Heritage House in Atlantic is keeping families connected through Chatter Box
(Atlantic) The Heritage House in Atlantic has introduced a Chatter Box to keep loved ones connected during this difficult time. Kennedy Plowman, Sales Director at the Heritage House, said they have be...
Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2020
Tips and advice for parents and caregivers amid COVID-19 schedule/routine changes
(Atlantic) The Ann Wickman Child Development Center in Atlantic is providing tips for parents that find themselves at home taking care of their young children. Director Dianna Williams acknowledges th...
Western Iowa Today Mar 25, 2020
Page County Public Health announces first confirmed COVID-19 case
(Clarinda) Page County Public Health announced today the first confirmed COVID-19 case. Page County Public Health wants the public to take extra precautions to protect you and your loved ones from out...
Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2020

Clarification regarding current COVID-19 results in Cass County
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System's Incident Command team has issued a clarification regarding current COVID-19 test results. To date, CCHS has tested more than 25 individuals. All test results the...
Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2020
Latest update from Atlantic School’s Superintendent Steven Barber
(Atlantic) Atlantic School's Superintendent Steven Barber continues to gather the most up to date information from a variety of agencies to navigate Atlantic Schools through these unprecedented times....
Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2020

Local Employers: Keeping Employees and CCHS Healthy and Working During COVID-19
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System is preparing for all scenarios and possible surge of patients related to COVID-19. "As we continue to care for the ongoing healthcare needs of the community, both ...
Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2020







