Category Archives: Local News
Governor Candidate Sherman Visits Cass County
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa Gubernatorial candidate Brad Sherman came to Cass County on Thursday as part of his 99 county tour -- the pastor from Williamsburg is a Republican candidate for Governor and was...
Nov 20, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) A Creston man is jailed following his arrest at the intersection of Adams and Elm Streets. Creston Police arrested Tyler Wayne Kimball for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and an outstanding...
Nov 20, 2025
Montgomery County Sheriff's Report
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 20-year-old Dea Anderson in the 100 block of W. Coolbaugh Street on a violation of the No Contact Order. Deputies transported Amderson to the ...
Nov 20, 2025
Four Day School Week Back on Table in Griswold
(Griswold, IA) -- Griswold CSD is once again considering the possibility of moving to a four day school week. In 2023, Griswold considered the issue but dismissed it. Superintendent Dave Henrichs says...
Nov 20, 2025
Dense Fog Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog advisory for all of southwest Iowa until 10 a.m. today. The advisory also includes portions of central, south-central, and west-central Iow...
Nov 20, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Path for General Obligation Loan Agreement to Fund Capital Projects
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's regular meeting, the Atlantic City Council set a date for public hearings and approved additional action on proposals to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement. Atlan...
Nov 19, 2025
Transit Bus vs Pedestrian Accident in Cerro Gordo County
(Cerro Gordo Co.) One person was injured in a transit bus vs pedestrian accident in Cerro Gordo County Tuesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says a transit bus, driven by 79-year-old Ralph Madison ...
Nov 19, 2025
Walnut Daycare Facility Set to Become a Reality
(Walnut) A new childcare facility is moving forward in Walnut after the Southwest Iowa Planning Council secured a $600,000 Community Development Block Grant for the project. The center will operate as...
Nov 19, 2025
Former Atlantic Chamber Director Bailey Smith Pleads Not Guilty to Theft, Fraud, and Credit Card Misuse Charges
(Atlantic) Former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith has entered a written arraignment and plea of not guilty. Smith has been charged with ongoing criminal conduct - unlawful acti...
Nov 19, 2025
Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony This Thursday
(Atlantic) Kelsey Beschorner, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, reminds everyone that the Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony is tomorrow, Thursday, November 20, at 5 p.m. at the...
Nov 19, 2025
