Category Archives: Local News

(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...

(Osceola) A Missouri man wanted for homicide died by suicide during a traffic stop in southern Iowa early Monday. The Iowa State Patrol says 45-year-old Chad Kelly was traveling on I-35 through Clarke...

(Omaha) Omaha has elected a new mayor, marking a historic milestone for the city. On Tuesday, voters cast ballots for mayor, city council seats, and a proposed city charter amendment. John Ewing Jr. r...

(Des Moines, IA) Iowans on Medicaid could be required to work to receive benefits. The state legislature advanced a proposal requiring 80 hours of work per month for Iowans on state health care expans...

(Atlantic) Site preparation continues for the Vision Atlantic initiative-a $75 million transformative project that includes new housing, a YMCA expansion, and a childcare development center. Today, KS...

(State) Iowa is again ranked near the top of the list in the annual "Horrible Hundred" tally of states with the most dog breeders and brokers cited by regulators. The nonprofit Humane World for Animal...

(Atlantic) A Community Baby Shower will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, June 8 at two locations in Atlantic. Megan Roberts, Cass County Public Health Director, said this free event is geared towar...

(CAM) The CAM School Board approved an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at Monday's meeting. CAM School Board President Cara Murphy explained that they have had some extra expenditures come up...