Category Archives: Local News
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 17-23 as EMS Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation on Tuesday designating this week, May 17-23, as EMS Week. The proclamation, read by Board Chair Brian Shea, stat...
May 20, 2026
Stay Food Safe to Start the Summer Grilling Season
(NAFB) The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USDA's Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers said with the warmer weather, it's important to protect against food...
May 20, 2026
After Wildfires, Nebraska Faces Tornadoes: Farmers and Volunteers Unite in the Face of Adversity
(Nebraska) A state that's already battled historic wildfires has now seen tornadoes roll through newly planted fields. Nebraska experienced several reported tornadoes over the weekend. Producers are d...
May 20, 2026
State News: GOP Candidates Debate Key Issues, Unity Point Law Suit, and New Legislation
Iowa GOP Candidates Make Final Primary Debate Pitch (Des Moines, IA) -- Four Republican candidates for Iowa governor squared off in their final televised debate before the June primary. Eddie Andrews,...
May 20, 2026
Guthrie County Discusses Public Health Services with Adair County
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Guthrie County Public Health has offered to take over services in Adair County. Health Services Director Jotham Arbor reported to the Guthrie County Supervisors meeting on Tues...
May 20, 2026
Minden Recovery Progress Continues as Officials Report $4.7 Million in Grant Funding and New Development Plans
(Pottawattamie Co.) McClure Senior Advisor Bethany Wilcoxon provided an update to the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors this morning on the progress in Minden. An EF-3 tornado struck Minden on...
May 19, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Discuss Veteran Affairs Executive Director Hiring
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors discussed the hiring of a Veteran Affairs Executive Director this morning. Last month, Cass County Veteran Affairs Executive Director Mitch Holmes annou...
May 19, 2026
Jan Norris Advocates for Review of Pipeline Ordinance Amid Summit Carbon Solutions' Route Changes
(Red Oak) Jan Norris, of East Township in Montgomery County, appearing in front of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning, asked the board to review the county ordinance in refe...
May 19, 2026
Guthrie County Attorney Resigns
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Supervisors had to address a vacancy as the Guthrie County Attorney has resigned. Dana Minter has turned in her resignation, effective May 31. There was no r...
May 19, 2026
State News: Recent Legislative Changes and Legal Actions in Iowa
Governor Reynolds Signs Property Tax Overhaul Into Law (Undated) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signs a major property tax overhaul into law. It will limit most local governments to about two percent a...
May 19, 2026
