Category Archives: Local News

(State) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports the first West Nile virus (WNV) infection identified in 2025. The individual is a middle-aged adult (41-60 years) from northern I...

(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, ...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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 ...

(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...

(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...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Atlantic High School Alumni Smackdown Committee and Atlantic Parks & Recreation, are pleased to host "Smackdown After Dark" th...