Category Archives: Local News
Cass County Arrest Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Ismael Alejandro Cerpa Huerta, 29, of Monticello, on August 7th on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, enticing a minor under the age of 16, ...
Aug 14, 2025
Cass Health Phones Temporarily Unavailable Thursday Night for Planned Update
(Atlantic) Due to a planned software update, the phones at Cass Health will be down temporarily beginning at approximately 10 pm on Thursday, August 14th. Residents will not be able to call any Cass H...
Aug 14, 2025
Albert Earns 4th Place for Dreher Angus Farm at Iowa State Fair Super Bull Competition
(Audubon County) - Dreher Angus Farm has a knack for raising giants. Randy and Crystal Dreher, of Audubon County, representing six generations in the seedstock industry, earned fourth place in the 202...
Aug 14, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests on Wednesday. Police arrested 40-year-old Jarod James Wilmeth, of Creston at S. Lincoln and Jefferson St. on a charge of Violation of Probation. Wilmeth was...
Aug 14, 2025
Guthrie County Public Health Looking to Implement Radon Testing
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Public Health is piloting a program for radon testing in people's homes. Health Services Director Jotham Arbor says they have a device to test for radon leve...
Aug 14, 2025
Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services Remains Committed to Southwest Iowa Communities
(Area) Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services continues to provide essential treatment and support for residents facing substance use disorders and related challenges. ZION Integrated Behavioral H...
Aug 14, 2025
Atlantic School Board Hears Concerns Over Vocal Music Program Changes
(Atlantic) With a packed room, the Atlantic School Board heard from at least six individuals Wednesday night who spoke out about changes to the vocal music program. Michelle Schuler, who had four chil...
Aug 13, 2025
Atlantic School Board Sets Hearing on Sales Tax Bond for Proposed Multipurpose Indoor Facility
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board set a date for a hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $18.5 million School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds. The school board ...
Aug 13, 2025
Donation Account Established for the Nikiti Family
(Atlantic) An account has been set up at Rolling Hills Bank & Trust to support the Nikiti family following the tragic loss of their young son in a car accident in Atlantic on Monday. Denson, who w...
Aug 13, 2025
Street Milling Work Today Underway in Downtown Atlantic
(Atlantic) Major construction is now underway on the Atlantic Downtown Street Improvement Project, with heavy equipment arriving and milling work beginning on Sixth Street on Wednesday morning. Projec...
Aug 13, 2025
