Category Archives: Local News
Closure of U.S. 59 south of Shenandoah scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22
(Shenandoah) Contractors will be closing a portion of U.S. 59 south of Shenandoah on Monday, September 22, weather permitting, so a crane can be transported from one side of the road to the other, acc...
Sep 17, 2025
Iowa Finance Authority Invests $1.3 Million to Prevent Homelessness Statewide
(Des Moines) The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has awarded more than $1.3 million to expand homelessness prevention efforts across all 99 counties in Iowa. The funding, distributed through the new Iowa...
Sep 17, 2025
Successful Camping Season in Guthrie County But Fewer Long Distance Travelers
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Guthrie County Conservation Director Brad Halterman reports a successful and steady camping season this summer at Springdespite some warm weather during a couple of the weekend...
Sep 17, 2025
Adair County Supervisors Discuss Funding Options for Proposed Greenfield Pool Project
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors discussed funding options for the proposed new pool in the City of Greenfield. Last week, Renee Schwartz, with the Greenfield Pool Steering Committee,...
Sep 17, 2025
Biking is Boosting Economies in All of Iowa's 99 Counties
(Undated) A study from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition shows that biking and trail use are boosting economies in all 99 counties of Iowa. Hoffman says Electric Bikes often have pedal assist, allowing peopl...
Sep 17, 2025
Rain Totals
Rain Totals: Anita-.75 Atlantic-.10 (KS95/KSOM Studios in Downtown Atlantic) Audubon-1.8 Bridgewater-.10 Darrin Petty-7 miles southwest of Atlantic-.30 Six Miles West of Atlantic-.25 Marne-.70 Massena...
Sep 17, 2025
Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver announces retirement, will not seek reelection
Article Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch: Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver speaks with reporters during a 2020 news conference introducing new Senate leadership. (Photo by Linh Ta/Iowa Capital Dis...
Sep 17, 2025
Updated: The Flash Flood Warning for Guthrie County Has been allowed to Expire
(Des Moines) Original post: The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Guthrie County at around 4:18 this morning. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had pr...
Sep 17, 2025
Fatal House Fire in Harlan
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a a structure fire at approximately 4:00 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 3rd Street and Court Street in Harlan. Upon arrival, crews fou...
Sep 16, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate at The Patch on Dunbar
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by members of the Robinson family on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, during a ribbon cutting for their latest venture, The Patch on Dunbar. The A...
Sep 16, 2025
