Category Archives: Local News
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Community Shred Day and Scouting for Food Event Saturday
(Atlantic) The Friends of the Atlantic Public Library and Atlantic Scouts are hosting the annual Community Shred Day and Scouting for Food event on Saturday. The event is from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Enter...
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2025

Atlantic Plans Citywide Cleanup Week for May 5-9
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic is gearing up for a Citywide Cleanup, scheduled for May 5 through May 9. This event is open to all residential properties within city limits and offers a great opportun...
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2025

Iowa Republicans release updated property tax legislation
(Des Moines) An overhaul of Iowa's property tax system would begin sooner and allow local governments to collect more revenue in times of high inflation under updated legislation released Wednesday by...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Apr 10, 2025

Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 59-year-old Lori Lee Graham on Wednesday for Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense. Graham was taken to the Union County Jail....
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2025

Iowa West Foundation Awards $3.9 Million In Grants & Initiatives
(Council Bluffs) The Iowa West Foundation (IWF) continues to inject funds into non-profit organizations that retain residents and attract visitors to Council Bluffs, while also adding to the housing s...
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2025

City of Exira Awarded $650,000 CDBG Grant
(Exira) The City of Exira was awarded $650,000 Community Development Block Grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority Downtown Revitalization fund. Meg Andersen, Exira City Clerk, said t...
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2025

Atlantic School Board Holds Public Hearing on 2025-2026 Calendar
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board held a public hearing on the 2025-2026 School Calendar Wednesday evening. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen announced that the first day of school will be Monday, Au...
Mandy Billings Apr 09, 2025
Atlantic Man Charged with Murder and Child Endangerment Causing Death
(Atlantic) An Atlantic man is in the Cass County Jail on charges of Murder in the 1st Degree and Child Endangerment Causing Death. According to court records, 25-year-old Corbin Loudermilk is being he...
Mandy Billings Apr 09, 2025

Guthrie County Conservation Gets Half Million Grant for Raccoon River Trail Project
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Conservation Department continues to raise money for their Raccoon River Trail project and recently received a significant grant. Conservation Head Brad Halt...
Chris Varney Apr 09, 2025

Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested Kayla Yale, of Glenwood, today (Wednesday) for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 2nd. Yale posted...
Mandy Billings Apr 09, 2025







