Category Archives: Local News
Vision Atlantic Series - Housing, Childcare, and Community Growth: Inside the Vision Atlantic Project
(Atlantic) Site preparation is well underway for the Vision Atlantic initiative-a $75 million transformative project that includes new housing, a YMCA expansion, and a childcare development center. Be...
Apr 30, 2025
Bill changing definition of 'bullying' in Iowa law heads to governor
(Des Moines) The Senate sent a bill changing how the state defines "bullying" to the governor Tuesday despite concerns by some Democrats that the measure will make it more difficult for schools to enf...
Apr 30, 2025
Lewis Mayoral Race Decided By Two Votes
(Lewis) Five candidates threw their hats into the ring in the Lewis Mayoral race. The five prospects included Christopher Jahnke, Anthony L. Sorbello, Jeffrey Witt, Russell L. Miller, and Nancy Cerica...
Apr 29, 2025
Atlantic Trees Forever Offers Spring Tree Vouchers Starting May 1
(Atlantic) Atlantic Trees Forever has announced that spring tree vouchers will be available beginning May 1st. The program provides a $30 discount toward the purchase of a tree, helping local homeowne...
Apr 29, 2025
DNR to present proposed Western Iowa deer hunting regulations at meetings in Denison, Hinton, and Sioux Center
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present new proposed deer hunting regulations for portions of Western Iowa. These regulations are intended to allow the deer herd to re...
Apr 29, 2025
Attention Anglers: Crappie Bite is On
(Lewis) DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen is getting reports from anglers fishing for crappie. Lorenzen says the crappies are colored up and spawning or about to spawn. He says anglers use small j...
Apr 29, 2025
City of Lewis Special Mayoral Election Today
(Lewis) Five candidates are on the ballot for today's City of Lewis Special Mayoral Election. The five candidates for the position are Christopher Jahnke, Anthony L. Sorbello, Jeffrey Witt, Russell L....
Apr 29, 2025
Thunderstorm, and Tornado Warnings Issued for Portions of Southwest Iowa on Monday
(Area) On Monday, another round of stormy weather swept through parts of Iowa, mainly in northern Iowa. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Cass, Adair, Audubon, and ...
Apr 29, 2025
Red Oak Police Arrest Montgomery County Man on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 36-year-old Cody Linn Hudson on Monday in the 100 block of East Market Street for Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Offense. Officers transported him to the Montgomery Coun...
Apr 29, 2025
Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase Talks Trails and Atlantic's Comprehensive Plan
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic continues to work on its comprehensive plan, and Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase and his group were invited to provide input on trails, recreational, pedestri...
Apr 29, 2025
