Category Archives: Local News
Polk County Fatality Accident
(Des Moines) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatality accident this morning. Authorities say the crash happened near 100th Street and Northeast University Avenue in ...
Apr 9, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Declines
(Des Moines) Drivers across Iowa are seeing a noticeable increase at the pump this week, even as global crude oil prices move in the opposite direction. According to AAA, the average price for regular...
Apr 9, 2026
City of Audubon Reminds Residents of the Following Lawn Mowing Requirements
(Audubon) Lawn mowing season is upon us, and on Wednesday, the City of Audubon posted a public service announcement on social media reminding residents of the mowing requirements. According to the Cit...
Apr 9, 2026
Atlantic School Board Approves Bowling Program Starting in 2026-27
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board has approved the addition of bowling to the district's athletic offerings beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Activities Director Andy Mitchell told board memb...
Apr 8, 2026
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
(Council Bluffs)The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of new board members, Dr. Jenny Barnett, Rick Killion, and Janet Whitson, to its 14-member board of ded...
Apr 8, 2026
Angie Turner, CMA Receives Cass Health's ROSE Award
(Atlantic, Iowa) Cass Health is pleased to announce that Angie Turner, CMA, has been named the latest recipient of the ROSE Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to service excellence and comp...
Apr 8, 2026
First Whitney Bank Employees Rally to Support Coworkers with Cancer Fundraiser
(Atlantic) Employees of First Whitney Bank in Atlantic are coming together to support two coworkers undergoing cancer treatment. Bank employee April Hansen says a fundraiser in honor of Margie Young a...
Apr 8, 2026
Kansas Man Killed in Benton County Crash
(Benton Co.) A Kansas man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening in Benton County, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The accident occurred at approximately 6:18 p.m. on Highway 30 near 32n...
Apr 8, 2026
Iowa Headlines: Library Content Bill Advances, Child Care Aid Expansion Nears Approval, Ames Police Investigate Hate Vandalism
Proposal In Iowa House Would Restrict Children From Accessing Sexually Graphic Books At Public Libraries (Des Moines, IA) -- A proposal in the Iowa State House would restrict children from accessing b...
Apr 8, 2026
Cass Health Announces Low-Cost Spring Lab Draw Dates
(Atlantic) Cass Health is offering low-cost lab draw appointments on April 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and May 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Cass Health Laboratory, located at 1501 E 10th Street in Atlantic...
Apr 7, 2026
