Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic School Board Hears Update on IWCC Precision Agriculture Program
(Atlantic) In her report to the School Board Wednesday night, Atlantic Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen spoke about a new Iowa Western Community College program that will be offered this fall. ...
Mar 11, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Payment for West 22nd Street Improvement Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council had a light agenda on Wednesday night. One of the items on the docket was an order approving pay application #8 to TK Concrete in the amount of $48,130.00 for the ...
Mar 11, 2026
New Atlantic City Clerk Sworn In
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen performed the swearing-in ceremony for new City Clerk Jackie Carl. Last month, it was reported that Jackie Carl accepted a conditional employment offer. Carl brin...
Mar 11, 2026
Atlantic Prepares for Girls Gettin' Out Weekend April 10-11
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of Girls Gettin' Out, happening Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, in Atlantic. This popular spring shopping event inv...
Mar 11, 2026
Guthrie County Hospital Breaks Ground on $37 Million Expansion and Renovation Project with Support from USDA
(Guthrie Co.) U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's Iowa State Director Michael Sexton on Wednesday participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at the worksite for Guthrie County Hospital's...
Mar 11, 2026
Commercial Reassessment Project Starting in Cass County
(Cass Co) In March 2023, the Cass County Conference Board and the County Assessor signed a contract with Vanguard Appraisal Services to conduct a reassessment of all commercial, industrial, and apartm...
Mar 11, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Bid for New Election Machines
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a bid for new election machines, with the Chair authorized to sign the agreement, at Tuesday's meeting. Auditor Mary Ann Hanu...
Mar 11, 2026
McGowan Files Papers to Run for U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa's 4th Congressional District
McGowan Files Papers to Run for U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa's 4th Congressional District. (Des Moines) Chris McGowan, a Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives in...
Mar 11, 2026
Adair County Supervisors Hold Off on Vacating 115th Street
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a resolution to vacate a portion of 115th Street south of Stuart. Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman explained that the east...
Mar 11, 2026
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Approves Budget Amendments and Contracts in Red Oak Meeting
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment, an elevator fire alarm service contract, the non-renewal of a software contract, and a suspension of taxes during Tues...
Mar 11, 2026
