Category Archives: Local News
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Nunn Leads Call for Comprehensive Russia Sanctions to Bolster U.S. Negotiating Power
(Washington D.C.) Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) and RSC Chair August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging a sanctions package to give t...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released their arrest report for July 1 through July 12. Courtney Cook, 26, of Ft. Dodge, was arrested on July 2nd for Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of Contr...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

All Iowa Kum & Go Stores To Rebrand As Maverik By Mid-October
(Des Moines, IA) All Kum & Go convenience stores in Iowa will be rebranded as Maverik by mid-October. The first will be the Neola location which will close tomorrow and reopen as Maverik on Tuesda...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025
Former Iowa Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Diversion, Illegal Firearms Possession, and Bank Fraud
(Onawa) A former Iowa nurse from western Iowa, who stole pain medication from nursing home residents, burglarized multiple residences, possessed a firearm as a felon, and committed a bank fraud, was s...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

Creston Police Report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police report the arrest of 51-year-old Cory Wayne McKinney of Creston at 102 W Taylor Street. McKinney was charged with Driving While Barred, a habitual offender. Officers transport...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2025

Atlantic City Council Receives Update Regarding New Laws Relating to Fireworks
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund says Every year, the question of fireworks dates, times, and regulations comes up. He says many in Atlantic love them, and there is a fair share that l...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2025

Thursday, July 17th, 2025 Audubon County Fair Schedule
(Audubon) Thursday, July 17th, 2025 Audubon County Fair Schedule 9:00 AM Judging Open Class Entries 10:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show 12:30 PM Clover Kids Stuffed Animal ShowHoop 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM To...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2025
Montgomery County Fair Schedule, Thursday, July 17th, 2025
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Fair Schedule, Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:00-9:00 AM - Montgomery County Farm Bureau Breakfast for Exhibitors/Families 8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Sheep Show - Livestock Pavili...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2025
City of Oakland Residents Urged to Conserve Water
(Oakland) Pottawattamie County Emergency Management says the City of Oakland is requesting all citizens to conserve water immediately due to low water tower pressure. This conservation effort is essen...
Mandy Billings Jul 16, 2025

Atlantic's 2025 Concrete Street Improvement Project Set to Begin Soon
(Atlantic) Construction is set to begin shortly on the 2025 Concrete Street Improvement Project in Atlantic. The City Council reviewed and approved the project's contract and bonds during Wednesday ni...
Tom Robinson Jul 16, 2025







