Category Archives: Local News
David J. Raymond Files Papers and Joins Russell Miller in Race for the Open Seat on the Lewis City Council
(Lewis) The race is on for the open seat on the Lewis City Council. On Tuesday afternoon, the Cass County Auditor's Office confirmed that David J. Raymond has officially filed paperwork to run in the ...
Jul 22, 2025
Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Case in Western Iowa, Release Locations for Potential Exposures
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a measles case in a fully vaccinated adult in Western Iowa with no known travel or connection to previous cases. This brings...
Jul 22, 2025
Griswold School Board Meeting Highlights: Staffing Updates and Concussion Testing Protocols
(Griswold) Griswold Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs began Monday's school board meeting with a staffing report. He stated that the district is well-prepared to start the school year. However, he ...
Jul 22, 2025
Cass Health CEO Recognized by Becker's Healthcare
(Atlantic) Cass Health Chief Executive Officer Brett Altman, DPT, MBA, FACHE was recognized by Becker's Healthcare on two separate lists: Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know a...
Jul 22, 2025
12th Annual Smackdown Weekend in Atlantic Set for August 15 and August 16
(Atlantic) The 12th Annual Smackdown weekend in Atlantic is right around the corner, and sign-ups for the golf tournament are underway. Kevin Ferguson, chairman of the Smackdown Committee, says the we...
Jul 22, 2025
Guthrie County Attorney Updates Supervisors on Caseloads, Trials, and Other Items
(Guthrie Co) Guthrie County Attorney Dana Minteer provided an updated to the Board of Supervisors this (Tuesday) morning. Minteer said the numbers aren't exact, but they currently have approximately 3...
Jul 22, 2025
2025 Coca-Cola Days T-Shirt Now Available
(Atlantic) Coca-Cola enthusiasts can now gear up for the 2025 Coca-Cola Days celebration in Atlantic with the official event T-shirt, now available for purchase. The annual event-set for Friday, Septe...
Jul 22, 2025
Discount Dayz Returns to Atlantic with Big Savings During Tax-Free Weekend
(Atlantic) Atlantic's annual summer shopping tradition is back. Discount Dayz will take place Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd, offering two full days of local deals, dining, and community ...
Jul 22, 2025
Creston Police report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 41-year-old Douglas Matthew Sheldon, of Lenox, at 302 N. Pine Street for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana - 1st Of...
Jul 22, 2025
Closure of the Iowa 175 bridge over I-29 near Onawa begins on Thursday, July 24
(Onawa, Iowa) Suppose you drive on the Iowa 175 bridge over Interstate 29 west of Onawa. In that case, you need to be aware of an upcoming closure that may affect your trip, according to the Iowa Depa...
Jul 22, 2025
