Category Archives: Local News
New Bill Taps Retired Officers to Support Law Enforcement Efforts
(Washington D.C.) New legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House called the Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act. Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District,...
Jun 15, 2025
Rural America at the Center of AI Push
(NAFB) Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers. Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says it's a remarkable development, especially as it pertains to AI. ...
Jun 15, 2025
Press Release: Healthy U: Heat Related Illness
(Atlantic) The June session of Healthy U will be presented by Emergency Department Provider Tammy Bireline, ARNP on Thursday, June 19 at noonin Conference Room 2. Bireline will present on heat related...
Jun 15, 2025
Avoca Upgrades Water Warning to Level Red
Drinking Water Advisory Level RED Press Release Regional Water announced today, June 14th , that it has again implemented the "Level RED" advisory for its member customers and communities on their ATP...
Jun 14, 2025
Peaceful Protesters Come to Atlantic
(Atlantic, IA) -- Atlantic was part of protests against the federal government on Flag Day. About 250 protesters hit the streets in Atlantic City Park and showed their signs between Chestnut and Popla...
Jun 14, 2025
Avoca Water in a Yellow Conservation Notice
All towers were lower this morning, Friday June 13th, than they have been all week. As we head into a warm, sunny weekend, please continue to monitor water use. Currently, we are in a Yellow Conservat...
Jun 13, 2025
Southwest District FFA Leadership Training Conference
(Atlantic) Each year, the Southwest District and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the Southwest District. On June 3, 2025...
Jun 13, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with Farm Bureau
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Cass County Farm Bureau Board Members and Farm Bureau Financial Services on Thursday, June 12th. The Ambassadors were on hand to cut the...
Jun 13, 2025
Fishing Regulations Relaxed Starting Monday at Cold Springs Lake
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax fishing regulations at Cold Springs Lake, effective Monday, June 15. DNR Fisheries biologist John Lorenzen says this allows anglers to...
Jun 13, 2025
Tuition Going Up for Iowa Public University Students Following Regents Vote
(Des Moines) Students at Iowa's public universities will face higher costs in the upcoming school year, following the Iowa Board of Regents' action on Thursday. The board approved tuition and fee incr...
Jun 13, 2025
