Category Archives: Local News
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen Wins Third Term in Iowa Legislature
(Des Moines) District 23 State Representative Ray "Bubba" Sorensen earns a third term in the Iowa legislature. The Greenfield Republican defeated Democratic challenger Karen Varley 12,822 to 4,935. So...
Nov 05, 2024
AP: Iowans approve constitutional amendment on voter age, citizenship
(State) Iowans have approved a constitutional amendment changing language on voter age and citizenship requirements, the Associated Press has projected. The news organization has not yet projected whe...
Nov 05, 2024
Atlantic Splash Pad Project Complete
(Atlantic) In April 2023, fundraising efforts commenced for a new Splash Pad, and construction began earlier this summer. On Monday, November 4, Ali Pieken, Co-Chair of the committee, announced that t...
Nov 05, 2024
City of Atlantic reflects on accomplishments as new comprehensive plan starts to form
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic has been working hard to meet goals set forth through their comprehensive plan and a great deal of progress has been made in the past five years. The city is currently ...
Nov 05, 2024
Pottawattamie County Supervisors provide seed money for Project Lifesaver
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors this morning approved seed money for Project LifeSaver. Wendy Andersen, of Treynor, was the administrator of the Project Lifesaver prog...
Nov 05, 2024
Late October Rains Bumped Iowa from Being One of Driest on Record
(Des Moines) October was the second driest month on record in 152 years of record keeping until late October when the thirsty soils received much-needed rainfall. State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan...
Nov 05, 2024
2024 Grow Another Row Season Concludes with Success in Cass County
(Cass Co.) The 2024 season of Cass County's "Grow Another Row" program has wrapped up another fruitful year, fostering community connection and supporting local food access. Community Wellness Coordin...
Nov 05, 2024
Around a third of Cass County Registered Voters Cast Early Ballots
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office tells KSOM/KS95 News that about one-third of the county's registered voters cast early ballots. Auditor Kathy Somers says about 700 individuals requested ab...
Nov 05, 2024
Creston Police Arrest Two Men on Warrants
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports two outside agency warrant arrests on Monday evening and early this morning. Police arrested 30-year-old Brandon Joseph Stone of Creston on Monday eveni...
Nov 05, 2024
Rain Totals
Rain Totals Adair- Anita-.50 Audubon-.55 Atlantic-.68 Clarinda-.35 Carroll- Corning-.40 Creston-.35 Cumberland-.50 Darrin Petty Seven Miles West of Atlantic- Glenwood-.45 Greenfield-.30 Griswold-.45 G...
Nov 05, 2024
