Category Archives: Local News
Employees Financial Guidance Expectations From Employer
(Undated) - More than half of workers are stressed about finances, leaving some to look to their employer for financial guidance. According to PNC's 2025 Financial Wellness in the Workplace Report, 68...
Oct 12, 2025
Stuart Police Charge Woman for False Reports Related to School Threat
(Stuart) On Friday, October 10, the Stuart Police Department announced the arrest of Terri Lynn Lira Arthur, age 55, of Menlo, Iowa, on one count of False Reports to or Communications with Public Safe...
Oct 10, 2025
Diesel fuel enters East Tarkio Creek after semi collision
(Clarinda) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Atlantic Field Office was notified Friday morning of a traffic accident involving two semi-trucks at the intersection of N Avenue and 140th Street, ...
Oct 10, 2025
Republican Candidate for Governor Adam Steen Campaigns in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Republican candidate for Governor Adam Steen made a campaign stop in Atlantic Friday evening. Steen said he decided to run for Governor to preserve and protect the culture of the state of I...
Oct 10, 2025
DNR Fines Vision Atlantic $8,000 for Stormwater Violations at Camblin Hills Development
(Atlantic) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued an administrative consent order to Vision Atlantic in September due to violation of Vision Atlantic's Storm Water National Pollutant Discharg...
Oct 10, 2025
Red Oak Woman Seriously Injured in Single Vehicle Accident
(Montgomery Co.) A Red Oak woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident Monday evening. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 6:20 p.m. when Montgo...
Oct 10, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Kelsey Beschorner as Executive Director
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Kelsey Beschorner to Executive Director. Beschorner has served as the Chamber's Program Director si...
Oct 10, 2025
Iowa Announces Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits to Promote Healthy Food Choices
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is announcing upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will impact what items are eligible for purcha...
Oct 10, 2025
Iowa puppy mill gets new license, clearing its record of past violations
One of Iowa's largest and most troubled dog-breeding operations is now operating under a new license - a change that has wiped clean its slate of past violations and may derail a lawsuit over the gove...
Oct 10, 2025
Governor Reynolds Sets Special Election Date for Iowa Senate District 16
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The election follows the passing of State Senator Clair...
Oct 10, 2025
