Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with TCJ Micro Mart
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by TCJ Micro Mart on Friday, May 23, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of the new ethnic grocery store in Atlantic. Owner Melyn Yamaguch...
May 25, 2025
Touch-a-Truck Event Rolls Into Cass County Fairgrounds on May 31st
(Atlantic) Big trucks, flashing lights, and smiling faces will fill the Cass County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 31st, as the popular Touch-a-Truck event returns from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This family-...
May 25, 2025
DNR Stocks Channel Catfish in Area Lakes
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently stocked Channel Catfish in several lakes. DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen explained that southwest Iowa typically receives its supply of...
May 25, 2025
Iowa Lakes Community College introduces new transfer degrees
(Estherville) Iowa Lakes Community College is tapping partnerships with Iowa's public universities to offer students more degree options and paths to further their education. The Estherville-based com...
May 25, 2025
Single-Vehicle Accident Claims One Life in Cass County
(Marne) One person died in a rollover accident east of Marne. Cass County Sheriff John Westering tells KSOM-KS95 News the accident happened on Highway 83 and Fayette Road early Saturday afternoon. He ...
May 24, 2025
Rain Totals
Rain totals: Anita-.10 Atlantic.15 Audubon-.10 Corning-.05 Cumberland.-15 Emerson-.15 Greenfield-.10 Griswold.10 Harlan-.10 Oakland-.20 Red Oak--.10 Shenandoah-.10 Stanton-.17
May 24, 2025
Red Cross Shares Essential Grilling and Food Safety
(Omaha) As the days grow longer and the weather heats up, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to prioritize safety while enjoying summer activities like swimming, camping, and grilling. Emily H...
May 24, 2025
First Case of Measles Reported in Iowa
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygien...
May 23, 2025
Webster County Crash Claims Life of Polk County Man
(Fort Dodge) A two-vehicle crash in Webster County resulted in the death of a Polk County man and injuries to two others. The Iowa State Patrol reported that the accident occurred at 4:03 p.m. on Thur...
May 23, 2025
Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff on Monday in honor of Memorial Day
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day and directed the National League ...
May 23, 2025
