Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Updated Story With Caring Acres Response: Nursing home with history of abuse cited in resident death
Update: The Caring Acres Team in Anita has issued the following statement in response to the following article published by Iowa Capital Dispatch which was shared on our news. "We are aware of a recen...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jul 23, 2025

Heat Advisory for All of Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for all of Iowa from noon today through 8:00 this evening. Forecasters are calling for heat index values to reach 105 degrees. Hot temp...
Tom Robinson Jul 23, 2025

David J. Raymond Files Papers and Joins Russell Miller in Race for the Open Seat on the Lewis City Council
(Lewis) The race is on for the open seat on the Lewis City Council. On Tuesday afternoon, the Cass County Auditor's Office confirmed that David J. Raymond has officially filed paperwork to run in the ...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Case in Western Iowa, Release Locations for Potential Exposures
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a measles case in a fully vaccinated adult in Western Iowa with no known travel or connection to previous cases. This brings...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

Griswold School Board Meeting Highlights: Staffing Updates and Concussion Testing Protocols
(Griswold) Griswold Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs began Monday's school board meeting with a staffing report. He stated that the district is well-prepared to start the school year. However, he ...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Cass Health CEO Recognized by Becker's Healthcare
(Atlantic) Cass Health Chief Executive Officer Brett Altman, DPT, MBA, FACHE was recognized by Becker's Healthcare on two separate lists: Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know a...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

12th Annual Smackdown Weekend in Atlantic Set for August 15 and August 16
(Atlantic) The 12th Annual Smackdown weekend in Atlantic is right around the corner, and sign-ups for the golf tournament are underway. Kevin Ferguson, chairman of the Smackdown Committee, says the we...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Guthrie County Attorney Updates Supervisors on Caseloads, Trials, and Other Items
(Guthrie Co) Guthrie County Attorney Dana Minteer provided an updated to the Board of Supervisors this (Tuesday) morning. Minteer said the numbers aren't exact, but they currently have approximately 3...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

2025 Coca-Cola Days T-Shirt Now Available
(Atlantic) Coca-Cola enthusiasts can now gear up for the 2025 Coca-Cola Days celebration in Atlantic with the official event T-shirt, now available for purchase. The annual event-set for Friday, Septe...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

Discount Dayz Returns to Atlantic with Big Savings During Tax-Free Weekend
(Atlantic) Atlantic's annual summer shopping tradition is back. Discount Dayz will take place Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd, offering two full days of local deals, dining, and community ...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025







