Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Cass County Courthouse Closed to the General Public
(Atlantic) Cass County Supervisor Chairman Steve Baier says beginning today, (March 18), the Cass County Courthouse is closed to the general public. Baier says the decision is based on the Governor's ...
Tom Robinson Mar 18, 2020
Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of six additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 29 positive cases. According to IDPH, three individu...
Tom Robinson Mar 17, 2020
Atlantic Area Chamber Announces Business Updates Concerning COVID-19
(Atlantic) Due to recent mandates implemented by the State of Iowa, all restaurants, bars, theaters, senior centers, adult daycare facilities and recreational facilities are to be closed now through M...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2020

Changes in Cumberland due to COVID-19
(Cumberland) The City of Cumberland would like the public to know about some changes due to COVID-19. Cumberland City Hall will be closed until further notice beginning March 18th. City Bills will sti...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2020

Exira-EHK School Board approves Sharing Agreements with IKM-Manning for SBO and HR staff
(Elk Horn) The Exira-EHK School Board has approved a 20/80 School Business Official Sharing Agreement with IKM-Manning and an 80/20 Assistant SBO/Human Resource Sharing Agreement. Superintendent Trevo...
Western Iowa Today Mar 17, 2020

Cass County Health System Addresses COVID-19 with the Media
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System CEO Brett Altman and Amanda Bireline Chief Nursing Officer and Incident commander appeared in front of the local media Tuesday morning to answer questions related ...
Tom Robinson Mar 17, 2020

Update on Cass County Filings
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office says Curt Behrends has filed papers for Soil & Water Conservation District for the General Election. The filing deadline for the General Election if Fri...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2020

Guthrie County Courthouse Closure
(Guthrie Center) Guthrie County is advising residents that effective today at 1:00 pm, Guthrie County Courthouse will be closed to all visitors. The staff will continue to work M-F 8am-4:30pm. Guthrie...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2020
Red Oak man arrested on drug charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man was arrested on drug charges as the result of a narcotics investigation. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 104 E Walnut Street in Red Oak at a...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2020
Update from Harlan Municipal Utilities CEO Ken Weber: Office closing at Noon March 17
(Harlan) Harlan Municipal Utilities is complying with federal and state recommendations regarding the coronavirus and has made the difficult decision to close the front office to foot traffic effectiv...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2020







