Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Fatal Accident in Carroll County
(Carroll Co) Two people were killed and one other was injured in a three-vehicle accident in Carroll County Friday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 11:19 a.m. at Highway 71...
Mandy Billings Jul 12, 2025

Guthrie County DMV Getting More Revenue and Offers New Features
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Department of Motor Vehicles has collected more revenue in the first half of 2025 and is also offering new features in its office. Brenda Campbell the Guthri...
Chris Varney Jul 12, 2025
Shelby County Fair Schedule Saturday, July 12, 2025
(Harlan) Shelby County Fair Schedule Saturday, July 12, 2025 8:00 a.m.........................Sheep, Goat and Rabbit Exhibitors' Meetings8:00 - 9:00 a.m...............Registration for Antique T...
Tom Robinson Jul 12, 2025

What's Happening at the Community Center During the Cass County Fair?
(Atlantic) The static building is bustling with activity throughout the Cass County fair, which is July 24-29. Along with being open to see all the great static exhibits members have been working on t...
Mandy Billings Jul 12, 2025

Atlantic's New Splash Pad Has Grand Opening
(Atlantic, IA) -- The rains stayed away for the grand opening of Atlantic's new splash pad by the Sunnyside Pool. About 30 kids came out and helped to cut the ribbon to officially open the newest attr...
Chris Varney Jul 11, 2025

Cass County EMA Mike Kennon Assesses Storm Damage
(Atlantic) Strong winds and heavy rain moved through parts of Cass County late Thursday night, bringing down trees and large limbs across the area. A 62-mile-per-hour wind gust was recorded at the Atl...
Tom Robinson Jul 11, 2025

Rain Totals:
Anita-1.5 inches Atlantic-3.7 inches at studios in downtown Atlantic Alan Zellmer West of Atlantic-1.5 inches Audubon-1.35 Avoca-1.9 inches Lewis-1.9 inches Marne-1.5 inches Massena-1.1 inches Stanton...
Tom Robinson Jul 11, 2025

High Winds, Some Hail, and Heavy Rain Roll Through Portions of West Central and Southwest Iowa
(Area) Strong to severe thunderstorms rolled through portions of west central and southwest Iowa overnight, knocking out power in some locations. A Flash Flood Watch was issued for most of the region ...
Tom Robinson Jul 11, 2025

Vision Atlantic Series: Grant Fundraising for the Project
(Atlantic) The Vision Atlantic series continues today with a focus on the dedicated group working to secure grant funding for this ambitious initiative. Vicki Nordskog, a member of the Vision Atlantic...
Tom Robinson Jul 11, 2025

Cass County Arrest Report
On June 29th, 2025, the Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Christina Marie Stevens, 37, of Anita, on the charge of driving while barred. Stevens was transported to the Cass County Jail where she wa...
Chris Varney Jul 10, 2025







