Category Archives: Local News
Human Trafficking Awareness Program Scheduled Thursday Evening in Anita
(Anita) A program on Human Trafficking will be held in Anita Thursday evening. Doug Steele said he has attended a couple of these events and that they are very impactful. This free event begins at 6:3...
Mar 18, 2026
Updated: Cass County Primary Election Candidate Filings
(Cass Co.) The following candidates have filed papers for elected offices in Cass County for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. Wendy Richter (Incumbent) for Supervisor District 3. Tracey Marshall (In...
Mar 18, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Support Naming Bridge in Honor of Matt Dickerson
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Tuesday supporting the naming of a bridge in honor of Matt Dickerson. A request from Dickerson's family has b...
Mar 18, 2026
Arrest Made in 2011 Realtor Murder Headlines Wednesday's Iowa News; Fallen Soldier Honored, SNAP Lawsuit Filed
West Des Moines Police Make Arrest in 2011 Murder Of Iowa Realtor (West Des Moines, IA) -- West Des Moines Police have arrested a suspect in a 15-year old cold murder case. Police say 53-year old Kris...
Mar 18, 2026
Driver Killed in Lyon County Train vs. Truck Crash
(Lyon Co.) One person was killed in a car versus train accident in Lyon County Tuesday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 12:33 p.m. on 110th Street, we...
Mar 18, 2026
Nodaway Man Arrested on Drug and DWB Charges in Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co) A Nodaway man was arrested following a traffic stop early this morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop at approximately 12:08 a.m. at Highway 3...
Mar 18, 2026
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with NISHNANET
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined Scott Bennett and the NISHNANET team on Thursday, March 12th to celebrate the completion of the business's new office with a ribbon ...
Mar 17, 2026
Cass, Shelby Supervisors Approve Vacating of Road
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with Shelby County this morning on vacating a portion of Herbers Akron Road on the county line north of Marne. It was noted that al...
Mar 17, 2026
Montgomery County Sheriff Outlines Staffing Changes, Addresses Supervisory Role Change
(Montgomery Co.) Montgomery County Sheriff Jon Spunaugle spoked to the Board of Supervisors this morning about some employee changes. The Supervisors approved the supervisory role changes with the sti...
Mar 17, 2026
Guthrie County Supervisors Approves Raises For Themselves
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Supervisors approved a 5 percent raise for elected officials including themselves in the new budget at Tuesday's meeting. Last week, the Supervisors approved...
Mar 17, 2026
