Category Archives: Local News
Red Oak Man Arrested on Adams County Warrants
(Red Oak) Red Oak police arrested a local man Saturday afternoon who was wanted on multiple warrants issued in Adams County. Authorities report that 29-year-old Zachary Aaron Thomas of Red Oak was tak...
Dec 21, 2025
Infant Injured in 2 Vehicle Crash in Dallas County
(Dallas County) An infant suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Dallas County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened late Saturday night on Highway 169, and Maple Street. According to...
Dec 21, 2025
Atlantic Public Library Annual Report Highlights Community Impact and Continued Growth
(Atlantic) Atlantic Public Library Director Michelle Andersen presented her annual report to the city council on Wednesday. Andersen says the city is the primary funding source through property taxes....
Dec 21, 2025
Late Muzzleloader Season Starts This Week
(Lewis) Late muzzleloader season begins tomorrow, December 22, as well as the late split archery season. John Lorenzen, appearing on the DNR report, says both seasons go until January 10. He says if y...
Dec 21, 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints two new Iowa Board of Regents members
Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed two new Iowa Board of Regents members, she announced Friday: Steve Lacy, a former media executive and Peter Cownie, a former state lawmaker. Reynolds said Lacy was "an ...
Dec 20, 2025
Atlantic Chamber Honors Coca-Cola Bottling's Growth and Plant Manager Bill Garrett's Retirement
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling's recent accomplishments, as well as the retirement of Plant Manager Bill Garrett. In the last eight year...
Dec 20, 2025
Care facilities fined $500 each for abuse, death and use of physical restraints
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nursing home where gift cards for residents were stolen has been fined $500 by the state. State inspectors allege that in September, a Walmart gift card belonging to a ...
Dec 20, 2025
Iowa officials showcase plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026
Iowa state officials on Thursday announced events and initiatives set for 2026 throughout Iowa as the state participates in national America 250 celebrations. In addition to participation in national ...
Dec 19, 2025
DNR Fisheries Seasonal Positions Open for Applications
(Lewis) John Lorenzen, fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says if you want to work for the Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau, consider applying for seasonal positions that are ...
Dec 19, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 77 Months in Federal Prison for Firearms Charge While on Federal Supervised Release
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon. According to public court documents, 37-year-old Cornelius Lavaughn David possess...
Dec 19, 2025
