Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Judging Provides Learning Opportunity for 4-H'ers
(Atlantic) The 4-H motto is "To make the best better." One way 4-H members fulfill that motto is by participating in conference judging at the Cass County Fair. All members who exhibit at the fair are...
Mandy Billings Jul 07, 2025

Updated: 1 Killed 3 Injured in Car-Motorcycle Accident
(Winnebago County) One person died, and three others were hurt when an SUV crossed the centerline and struck two motorcycles in northern Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened in Winne...
Tom Robinson Jul 06, 2025

Rain Totals
Adair- Anita-.85 Atlantic-1.15 Darrin Petty -seven miles West of Atlantic-1.60 Audubon-1.45 Clarinda-.40 Corning-.65 Creston-.45 Emerson-.65 Exira-1.00 inch Glenwood-.60 Greenfield-.60 Griswold-.45 Gu...
Tom Robinson Jul 06, 2025

Volunteers Power the Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair returns July 24-29, and organizers say the event wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work of its volunteers. Countless hours of volunteer time and effo...
Mandy Billings Jul 06, 2025

Treasurer Smith Celebrates Disability Pride Month
(Des Moines) July marks Disability Pride Month and State Treasurer Roby Smith is taking the opportunity to spotlight IAble, Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan while recognizing the ...
Mandy Billings Jul 06, 2025

Job Openings Jump Unexpectedly In May, Employment Report For June Beat Expectations
(Washington, DC) -- The number of job openings unexpectedly jumped in May. The Labor Department says seven-point-eight million jobs were available which is up from seven-point-four million in April. E...
Mandy Billings Jul 06, 2025

Weekly Fuel Report: Gas Prices Lower This Week
(Des Moines) The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa dropped 4 cents over the past week and now stands at $2.99 per gallon, according to AAA. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increa...
Tom Robinson Jul 06, 2025

6 Hurt in Warren County Crash
(Warren County) Six people suffered injuries in a three-vehicle crash in Warren County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened early this morning on Highway R63 south of G14. Authorities ide...
Tom Robinson Jul 05, 2025

Freedom Festival in Atlantic Featured Food, Fun, and Fireworks
(Atlantic) A large crowd turned out at the Atlantic Sunnyside Park on Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July during the "Freedom Festival." The event ran from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and offered a wide vari...
Tom Robinson Jul 05, 2025

Deadly Crash Happens North of Maquoketa
(Maquoketa, IA) -- According to Jackson County authorities, one person was killed in a two car crash just north of Maquoketa, Iowa on the 4th of July. A 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser was travelling northbo...
Chris Varney Jul 05, 2025







