Category Archives: Local News
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Authorities search for Two Missing Clarinda Academy Students
(Clarinda) Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers report two students escaped from the Clarinda Academy campus in an unknown direction of travel. Authorities are searching for a 15-year old white male, ...
Tom Robinson Mar 17, 2020
Gov. Reynolds provides update to the state of Iowa, additional COVID-19 case in Iowa
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts. The Governor addressed child care,...
Tom Robinson Mar 16, 2020
ADAIR & GUTHRIE COUNTY COVID-19 WEBSITE LIVE
(Guthrie Center) As of 8:00 AM, March 17th, 2020, Adair and Guthrie County will be launching a new joint website www.adairguthriecountycovid.org as a resource for all of your COVID-19 questions. This ...
Tom Robinson Mar 16, 2020
Atlantic Community School's Issues Message to Parents, Staff and Students
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber released the following message to parents, staff, and students on Monday afternoon in regards to the school district's plan between now and the ...
Tom Robinson Mar 16, 2020

Adams County man arrested for Assault
(Corning) An Adams County man faces numerous charges after forcing himself into a residence in Corning. The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year old Jeremy Allan Davis, of Corning early Mond...
Tom Robinson Mar 16, 2020
Recovery and Unmet Needs Fund Available as a Philanthropic Resource in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Community Foundation announced today that the Pottawattamie County Disaster Long Term Recovery and Unmet Needs Fund, established in 2019, is currently accepti...
Mandy Billings Mar 16, 2020
Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
(Des Moines) Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19. The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment ins...
Tom Robinson Mar 16, 2020
Atlantic Schools Closed tentatively until April 13
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says the Atlantic Community School District is closing for four weeks, effective today. Mr. Barber says all athletics and activities are cancell...
Tom Robinson Mar 16, 2020
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Postponements and Announcements
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is following the State's recommendations that community events and large meeting be postponed/cancelled for the next four weeks. Therefore, the Chamber...
Mandy Billings Mar 16, 2020
Statement from Ken Weber regarding corona virus and Harlan Municipal Utilities operations
(Harlan) Ken Weber, CEO of Harlan Municipal Utilities, has released the following statement regarding COVID-19: "The current concern about the COVID-19 virus makes all of us pause and consider how an ...
Mandy Billings Mar 16, 2020







