Category Archives: Local News
Vision Atlantic Construction Project Progresses Amid Weather Challenges
(Atlantic) The Vision Atlantic series continues today with a focus on the construction aspect of the project. This $84 million transformative plan includes 142 new housing units, an expansion of the Y...
Jul 18, 2025
Grace Pauley Crowned 2025 Pottawattamie County Fair Queen; Molly Stamp is Junior Fair Queen
(Avoca) Grace Pauley was crowned the 2025 Pottawattamie County Fair Queen. Grace is entering her senior year of high school. She is the daughter of Rhonda and Chris Buck. Grace explained that the proc...
Jul 17, 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jul 17, 2025
