Category Archives: Local News
REAL ID Enforcement Date Approaching: What Iowans Need to Know
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is reminding citizens that starting on May 7, 2025, all travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card or another acceptab...
Apr 07, 2025
Creston Police Department Releases Weekend Arrest Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department has released its arrest report for the weekend, spanning from April 4 through April 6. A total of ten individuals were taken into custody on a variety of charge...
Apr 07, 2025
Update on Missing Shenandoah Native Kaylee Birt
(Harney County, Oregon) The Harney County, Oregon Sheriff's Office says the car of 29-year-old Kaylee Birt, a native of Shenandoah, Iowa, was discovered in a remote part of southern Harney County. Unf...
Apr 07, 2025
Community of Marne Gearing Up for 150th Celebration
(Marne) The theme for the Marne Sesquicentennial celebration on June 21 is honoring the past and embracing the future. Marne Community Club President Tonia Larsen looks forward to an event that will u...
Apr 07, 2025
Iowa House Representative Ray Sorensen Discusses Property Tax Relief and School Chaplain Bill
(Des Moines) Iowa House District 23 Representative Ray Sorensen says lawmakers are zeroing in on the issues that matter most to Iowans-especially when it comes to easing the burden of property taxes. ...
Apr 07, 2025
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize SNAP Benefits
(Washington, DC) U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a bipartisan bill to allow Americans to use nutrition assistance benefits on warm, ready-to-eat meals. The Hot...
Apr 07, 2025
Updated: Community conversations about local foods scheduled in southwest Iowa
(Area) Residents and farmers in southwest Iowa interested in local foods and rural communities are invited to take part in upcoming community conversations. These free events are hosted by the Center ...
Apr 07, 2025
Atlantic FFA Holds Annual Banquet
(Atlantic) The Atlantic FFA Banquet was held on Sunday, March 30th at Atlantic High School. There were 195 members and guests in attendance at the event. The banquet began with opening ceremonies led ...
Apr 07, 2025
Iowa Senate subcommittee passes bill to set general education requirements at state universities
(Des Moines) Despite concerns about vague language and potential impacts reaching beyond targets of the bill, an Iowa Senate subcommittee on Wednesday advanced legislation to establish statewide gener...
Apr 06, 2025
Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors Visit Akin Building Center
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors celebrated a refreshed showroom and welcomed a new team member at Akin Building Center on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. Randy DeSpain, General Manager of Akin ...
Apr 06, 2025
