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Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Chamber Member House of Colour
(Atlantic) On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors gathered at the Rock Island Depot to learn about the new chamber member, House of Colour: Avoca. House of Colour is a salon...
Tom Robinson Aug 03, 2025

Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Clean Water Access, Replace Toxic Lead Pipes
(Des Moines) Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that federal funding for lead pipe replacement reaches the communities that ne...
Mandy Billings Aug 03, 2025

Updated: Two People Arrested in Earling, Iowa, Woman's Death Investigation
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office released information early this morning on the arrest of two people following the investigation into the death of 32-year-old Theresa Kenkel. The Shelby Cou...
Tom Robinson Aug 02, 2025

Gov. Reynolds announces staff changes
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced several staff changes in the Office of the Governor. "As I look ahead to my final year as governor, I'm especially grateful to my dedicated staff wh...
Tom Robinson Aug 02, 2025

Anita Opens Sesquicentennial Celebration
(Anita, IA) -- The Anita Sesquicentennial Celebration opening was Friday evening with a well attended grand opening ceremony. It started with the crowning of the traditional Little Miss and Mr. Whalet...
Chris Varney Aug 01, 2025

Atlantic Police Report Nine Arrests
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released its' latest arrest report from July 13 to July 29. *July 29-Atlantic Police arrested 28-year-old Christopher Martin of Atlantic, for OWI, 1st Offense...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025

Activities for the 75th Annual T-Bone Days Begin Tonight.
(Audubon) Albert's Old-Fashioned Picnic at Albert the Bull Park kicks off the 75th Annual T-Bone Days from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The T-Bone special figure 8 car races start at 7:30 at the Audubon Cou...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025

Consumer Connection: Tree Damage and Insurance
(Iowa) Severe weather, high winds, or old age can cause trees or large branches to fall, sometimes causing damage to your home, garage, fence, or vehicle. In the aftermath, many homeowners wonder if i...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025

Lyon County Crash Claims One Life, Injures Four Others
(Lyon County) One person was killed, and four others suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Lyon County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Thursday, July 31, at 2244 on Highway ...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025

Ciara Hoegh Honored with "Winds of Change Up and Comer Award" at Women in Agriculture Conference
(Ames) - Ciara Hoegh was recognized with the prestigious Winds of Change Up and Comer Award at this year's Women in Agriculture Conference, celebrating her leadership and rising impact in Iowa's ag co...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025







