Category Archives: Local News

Stating that she has "little confidence" the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will comply with its own regulations, a federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction protecting four Univ...

(Avoca) An emergency drinking water distribution site will be established at the Avoca Fire Department and be open from 5pm - 7pm today (Thursday, May 15th) and Friday (May 16th). The supply of water ...

(Council Bluffs) One person suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs Police say the accident happened on Wednesday at 8:51 p.m. in the 2500 Block of West Broad...

(Atlantic, IA) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. On May 13th, 2025, the Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Jordyn Lynette-Kay Hill, 25, of Council Bluffs, on charges of violati...

(Marne) A shed and vehicle were destroyed by fire this morning. Marne Fire Chief Aaron Williams said the call went out at 8:25 a.m. to a field fire/brush fire that got out of control with the wind and...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board received a report from Nutrition Director Natalie Ritter at Wednesday's meeting. Ritter shared some exciting news about their recent nutrition audit. She said a nu...

(Avoca) Due to the declining watershed in their wellfield and sustained water usage, Regional Water announced that the Board of Directors has implemented the "Level RED" advisory for its member custom...

(Avoca) An open burning ban has been issued for the Avoca, Minden, and Walnut Fire Districts in Pottawattamie County, effective today (May 14, 2025). Burn Bans also have been issued for Audubon County...

(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 21-year-old Michael Daniel Hohl, of Red Oak, on Wednesday on a warrant for Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. The arrest occurred in the 900 block of N 4th ...

(Atlantic) The Iowa Medical Society and Copic announced this week that Dr. Elaine Berry is the 2025 IMS/Copic Physician Humanitarian Award recipient. This award is presented annually to honor a physic...