Category Archives: Local News
Upcoming Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney
(Sidney) The Iowa Department of Transportation says beginning on Tuesday, April 7, until Monday, April 13, weather permitting, crews will work on patching the detour route for the Iowa 2 pavement repl...
Apr 02, 2026
Red Oak Woman Arrested on Warrant for Child Endangerment
(Red Oak) A Red Oak woman was arrested Wednesday evening on a child endangerment charge. According to Red Oak Police, 32-year-old Sandra Elizabeth Chacon was taken into custody in the 500 block of Eas...
Apr 02, 2026
Vision Atlantic to Host Open House for Camblin Hills Housing Project in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic is hosting an open house at the Camblin Hills Housing development site on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dr. Bob Sharp and Deb Schuler appeared on this week's...
Apr 02, 2026
National Weather Service Hosts Spotter Training in Audubon County
(Des Moines) Each spring, the National Weather Service (NWS) collaborates with local county emergency managers to conduct spotter training classes throughout Iowa. This evening, a session is scheduled...
Apr 02, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Honor Treasurer's Office Clerk's Retirement
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors recognized Donna Rassmussen, a Clerk in the Treasurer's Office, for her 26 1/2 years of dedicated service and her retirement. The boar...
Apr 02, 2026
Travel Trends: Spring Break and Easter Plans Remain Strong
(Omaha) AAA Public Affairs Specialist Brian Ortner says spring break and Easter travel numbers show that trips are a major priority for people in 2026. Ortner says there has been a noticeable shift in...
Apr 02, 2026
Adair County Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the board's meeting on Tuesday, Val Cameron, representing the Dallas C...
Apr 02, 2026
Atlantic City Council Sets Compensation Package for Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's City Council meeting, the Council set a compensation package for the Wastewater Superintendent for the fiscal year 2026. The City of Atlantic is preparing for a vacancy in th...
Apr 01, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves AMU Board Appointment, Police Firearm Program, and Pool Fee Updates
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council tackled numerous agenda items at Wednesday's meeting, including an appointment to the AMU Board of Trustees, an Atlantic Police Department firearm purchase program...
Apr 01, 2026
Hinson Makes Senate Campaign Stop in Adams County
(Lenox, IA) -- U.S. Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson was in Adams County on Wednesday as part of her 99 County Tour. Hinson -- a Republican Congresswoman from District One -- stopped at the Gaesser Farm...
Apr 01, 2026
