Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Learn About New Cass County Volunteerism Grant
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited with Grace McAfee, Cass County Wellness Coordinator, and Megan Roberts, Director of Public Health, on March 5th, 2026, to learn abo...
Mar 11, 2026
Guthrie County Supervisors Approve Huge Changes in Tax Levy and Salary Increases
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Two weeks ago, Guthrie County Supervisor Maggie Armstrong proposed a five percent increase in county salaries and at Tuesday's meeting, the supervisors approved it. Overall, th...
Mar 10, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Discuss Creation of EMS Advisory Council
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held a discussion this morning on establishing an EMS Advisory Council. Supervisor Susan Miller explained that more than a year ago, t...
Mar 10, 2026
Montgomery County Veterans Affairs Director Warns of Major Funding Cut
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Veterans Affairs Director Ed Young appeared in front of the board of supervisors this morning, asking for their help. Young says the state of Iowa gives each county $10,000...
Mar 10, 2026
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
