Category Archives: Local News
Cass County Public Health Highlights Mental Health Efforts at Atlantic School Board Meeting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board received a report from Cass County Public Health Director Megan Roberts and Community Wellness Coordinator Grace McAfee at Wednesday's meeting. Roberts explained t...
Mar 12, 2026
Iowa Tornadoes Confirmed, Soldiers Return Home, and Reserved Parking Sold Out at DSM Airport
NWS: Tuesday Storms Bring Iowa's First Confirmed Tornadoes Of 2026 (Iowa) -- Iowa's first confirmed tornadoes of the year touched down in the southeastern corner of the state on Tuesday. The National ...
Mar 12, 2026
Council Bluffs Police Investigating Assault After Fight on Bluff Street
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs police are searching for a suspect after a man was cut during a fight on Wednesday evening. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, officers and fire personn...
Mar 12, 2026
Severe Weather Alert: High Wind Watch and Warning Issued for Western Iowa
(Des Moines) A High Wind Watch and a High Wind Warning are in effect for southwest and west central Iowa today and tonight. The National Weather Service issued the High Wind Watch for this afternoon a...
Mar 12, 2026
Building a Brighter Future: Progress on Vision Atlantic's Community Project
(Atlantic) Diana Williams, longtime director of the Ann Wickman Child Development Center, says it has been exciting to watch the steady progress taking place at the Camblin Hills housing development s...
Mar 12, 2026
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
