Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Woman Conquers Alcatraz Open Swim, Fulfills Bucket List Dream
(San Francisco) An Atlantic woman crossed off an item from her bucket list. Lisa (Pellett) Thibodeau joined over 500 other swimmers in the Alcatraz Open Swim, tackling the legendary waters of San Fran...
Sep 01, 2025
Atlantic City Council to Discuss Process of Filling Vacant At-Large Council Seat.
(Atlantic) On August 28, Atlantic City Administrator John Lund issued a press release announcing the resignation of Longtime Atlantic City Councilman Gerald Brink due to health reasons. The Atlantic C...
Sep 01, 2025
Sheriff's Office Warns of Metal Spikes Causing Flat Tires in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Center, Iowa) - The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office is alerting motorists to be on the lookout for dangerous metal objects known as "caltrops" that have been discovered on roads in the Guthri...
Sep 01, 2025
Montgomery County Public Notice Statement
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna released a public statement over the weekend stating that, in observance of Labor Day, the Montgomery County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Septemb...
Sep 01, 2025
Women Managing Farmland Forum Comes to Atlantic September 15
(Atlantic) Women involved in agriculture are invited to take part in the Women Managing Farmland Forum, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach this September. The Southwest Iowa forum ...
Aug 31, 2025
Guthrie County Fair Schedule for Sunday, August 31
Old Settlers Day: 70 years and older admitted FREE to the fair Free Carnival Rides 1-10 PM Chainsaw artist will perform today 7 AM-5 PM 4-H Foodstand Open 7 AM Church Service sponsored by the Local As...
Aug 31, 2025
Iowa DNR Offers Native Hardwood Seedlings for Sale
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering 23 varieties of native hardwood seedlings for sale this week. John Lorenzen, who appeared on Saturday's DNR report on KSOM, announced that ...
Aug 31, 2025
Newest Hit in Apple Varieties in Cosmic Crisp
(NAFB) Since its introduction five years ago, the Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp apple has proven itself to be the next big variety, as its popularity continues to grow. Michael Schadler, president of ...
Aug 31, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome Timber Ridge Roofing & Exteriors
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were hosted by Timber Ridge Roofing & Exteriors on Thursday August 28th. The Ambassadors welcomed the organization as a new Chamber mem...
Aug 30, 2025
One Person Injured in Fiery Crash in O'Brien County
(Sheldon) One person suffered injuries when the pickup he was driving collided with a semi in O'Brien County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Thursday at the intersection of Northw...
Aug 30, 2025
