Category Archives: Local News
Jury Trial for Avoca Man Charged with Attempted Murder Continued to April 14
(Avoca) The jury trial for an Avoca man charged in connection with a shooting incident has been continued to April 14th at 9:30 a.m. The trial was originally set to begin today. Shaun Patrick McCarthy...
Mar 10, 2026
Zarbano, Roller, Blake Running in Atlantic School Board Special Election
(Atlantic) Three candidates will appear on the ballot for the March 31st Special Election for Atlantic School Board. The candidates include: Jordan Zarbano, Chase B. Roller, and Dianna Blake. A petiti...
Mar 10, 2026
Trial for Former Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith Moved to April
(Atlantic) The trial for former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith has been continued again. Trial is now set for April 28th at 9:30 a.m. with a pre-trial conference set for April...
Mar 10, 2026
2 People Hurt in Warren County Crash
(New Virginia) Two people suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Warren County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Monday, just after 6:00 p.m. on G-76 west of 25th Avenu...
Mar 10, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Cass County Warrant
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County man is in custody in Cass County following his arrest early this morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak at a...
Mar 10, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Theft and Drug Possession
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County Man is in custody on numerous charges, including theft, drug possession, and weapons charges. On March 3, Red Oak Police Officers conducted a search warrant at 101 E. Pro...
Mar 10, 2026
State News: Gas Prices Are Going Up Across Iowa, CRCSD Eliminating 20 Teaching Positions
Gas Prices Are Going Up Across Iowa (Iowa) -- Gas prices across Iowa are an average of three-17 a gallon, 54-cents higher than last week. While higher seasonal demand and the conflict in Iran could pu...
Mar 10, 2026
Iowa Man Charged In Courthouse Bomb Threat
(Dallas County, Iowa) -- An Urbandale man accused of threatening to bomb the Dallas County Courthouse is facing charges. The Sheriff's Office says Ryan Van Gorp is charged with two felony counts of ma...
Mar 10, 2026
Cass County 4-H 2026 Pancake Supper and Silent Auction: Another Record-Breaking Success
(Atlantic) The Cass County 4-H Pancake Supper and Silent Auction set a new fundraising record during the annual event held Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Cass County Youth Coordinator Katie Bateman said the ...
Mar 09, 2026
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Community Leadership at Annual Dinner
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed members, community leaders, and partners to its Annual Dinner and Awards celebration, an evening dedicated to recognizing the people, partners...
Mar 09, 2026
