Category Archives: Local News
Bills advance to increase pipeline insurance requirements and IUC attendance at meetings
(Des Moines) Iowa lawmakers advanced bills aimed at protecting landowners through the permitting, construction and operation of liquid hazardous pipelines. The bills, which passed out of House subcomm...
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Iowa House Advances Bills on Breast Exam Coverage
(Des Moines) The Iowa House passed a bill related to cost-sharing requirements for supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations. Iowa House District 18 Representative Tom Moore said during the 2024...
14h ago
Past and Present Firefighters Honored at Atlantic Fire Department's Award Banquet
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department honored recent and past retirees and their years of service at its awards banquet. The recent ret...
Feb 20, 2025
Governor's bill tackling child care access advances in both chambers
(Des Moines) The governor's legislative proposal aimed at improving access to child care across the state advanced through subcommittees in both chambers Wednesday. There were many supporters of Senat...
Feb 20, 2025
Lawmakers consider requiring parental consent for minors' social media accounts
(Des Moines) Supporters said a bill in the Iowa House requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts was a necessary step to protect children from sex trafficking and predators....
Feb 20, 2025
Bill shielding pesticide companies from some lawsuits advances in Iowa Senate
(Des Moines) A bill that would shield pesticide companies from label-related lawsuits, provided the company adhered to federal label regulations, advanced from the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday...
Feb 20, 2025
Atlantic City Council Sets Public Hearings on FY 2026 Maximum Property Tax Levy and Loan Proposals
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the maximum property tax levy for FY 2026. City Administrator John Lund said this year, a $0.60 increase is scheduled across three levies, totaling an inc...
Feb 20, 2025
Union County Woman Arrested on Alcohol-related Charges
(Creston) On Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 63-year-old Elizabeth Elaine Christensen at her Creston residence. Authorities charged her with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. Christe...
Feb 20, 2025
Polk County Man Arrested for Burglary and Drug Charges in Madison County
(Winterset) A Polk County man faces charges from a suspicious vehicle report in rural Madison County. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, a Madison County Sheriff's Office deputy came ac...
Feb 20, 2025
Reynolds Hints at Third Term
(Des Moines, IA) Governor Kim Reynolds may run for a third term as Iowa's chief executive. When reporters asked her on Tuesday at the State Capitol, Reynolds said, "Stay tuned; there might be news com...
Feb 20, 2025
