Category Archives: Local News
Polk County Deputies Investigate Attempted Abduction in Grimes Area
(Grimes) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted abduction reported in the Grimes area. Authorities say the incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. Thursday near South James Street a...
Mar 20, 2026
Iowa Headlines: Emergency Powers Bill Advances, Beloved Davenport Figure Dies, Teen Killed in Crash, Book Club Debate Erupts
Amended Bill Restricting Governor's Powers During Health Emergency Passes Senate Committee (Iowa) -- A bill restricting the governor's authority during a public health emergency is still alive for thi...
Mar 20, 2026
Iowa pipeline opponents call for Senate to stop 'horsing around' on eminent domain
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Landowners who oppose a carbon capture pipeline project in Iowa rallied outside of Gov. Kim Reynolds' office Wednesday, calling for action to restrict the use of eminent domain...
Mar 19, 2026
Atlantic Rising Seeks Volunteers for April 4 Easter Egg Hunt
(Atlantic) Atlantic Rising is looking for volunteers to help run the Atlantic Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th. Tasks include setting up the prize tables, spreading eggs, and giving away prizes,...
Mar 19, 2026
Atlantic High School Spring Play Little Women Opens This Weekend
(Atlantic) The cast is finishing rehearsals for this weekend's production of Little Women at the Atlantic High School Auditorium. Little Women is story of the four March sisters-Jo March, Meg March, B...
Mar 19, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Appointment of Parks & Recreation Director; Mayor Reflects on Sunday's Blizzard
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the appointment of Maggie Robinson as the Atlantic Parks & Recreation Director on Wednesday. Councilman Shawn Sarsfield...
Mar 18, 2026
Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in March
(Des Moines) Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born March 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family unti...
Mar 18, 2026
Supervisors Receive Update on Orient Energy Center Project and Wind Turbine Replacement
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors received an update on the Orient Energy Center construction project during their meeting this morning. John Huff, with MidAmerican Energy, said constr...
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
