Category Archives: Local News
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested Alec Steven Belter, 20, of League City, Texas, on Wednesday for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. Belter was taken to the Union County J...
Feb 05, 2026
Robbery Investigation in Stuart Leads to Arrest Following Multi-Agency Response
(Stuart) A West Des Moines man was arrested following a robbery investigation in Stuart. The Stuart Police Department says at approximately 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Guthrie County Communications receiv...
Feb 05, 2026
Coralville Man Injured in Collision With Deputy's Vehicle on Highway 100
(Cedar Rapids) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Linn County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Wednesday at around 7:45 p.m. at Highway 100 and Cedar River. Aut...
Feb 05, 2026
State News
Des Moines School Board Takes Responsibility For Hiring Former Superintendent (Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines School Board is claiming responsibility for hiring former Superintendent Ian Roberts. T...
Feb 05, 2026
Atlantic City Council Selects Jackie Carl as New City Clerk
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Councilman and Personnel and Finance Committee Chairman Shawn Sarsfield stated at Wednesday's City Council meeting that, after reviewing 40 applications and conducting six int...
Feb 04, 2026
Cyndi Hartwig Sworn in to Library Trustee Board
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen swore in Cyndi Hartwig to the Library Board of Trustees at Wednesday's City Council meeting. Mayor Clausen nominated Cyndi Hartwig to the Library Board of Trustee...
Feb 04, 2026
New Atlantic Police Officer Sworn in at Wednesday's City Council Meeting
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Atlantic Police Officer Joe Weaver, who joined the Police force in January. Weaver grew up just outside of Atlantic and is a ...
Feb 04, 2026
Rescue Crews Responding to Motor Vehicle Accident in Cass County
(Griswold) At around 2:10 p.m., Cass County Communications dispatched Griswold Rescue and Cass EMS to a motor vehicle injury accident at 630th and Richland Road. The northbound lane is currently block...
Feb 04, 2026
Atlantic School Board Did Not Act on Resignation of School Employee at Scheduled Meeting this Morning
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board scheduled a meeting at 7:30 this (Wednesday) morning at the Middle School Conference room to act on the resignation of High School Guidance Counselor Jesse McCann....
Feb 04, 2026
Scholarships Available for Students Studying Healthcare
(Atlantic) Cass Health and its affiliate organizations have released their scholarship applications for the upcoming school year. The deadline for all scholarship applications is Friday, April 3, 2026...
Feb 04, 2026
