Category Archives: Local News
Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Hands-Free Driving Law
(Des Moines) Iowa will be a hands-free driving state starting this summer. Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law yesterday that bans using electronic devices while driving unless they're hand...
Apr 03, 2025
Second Funnel Week in the Iowa House
(Des Moines) This week marked the second Funnel Week in the Iowa House, a crucial legislative deadline that determines which bills remain eligible for consideration. Representative Tom Moore of Iowa H...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Intends to Back $2.5M YMCA Expansion Commitment Amid Debate
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council meeting was packed with supporters advocating for Vision Atlantic's request for $2.5 million to aid in the expansion of the YMCA. During the February...
Apr 02, 2025
Pipeline bill survives funnel with major amendment from senators
(Des Moines) Iowa senators amended and advanced on Wednesday a House bill aimed at protecting private property rights from eminent domain. House representatives passed the proposed legislation last we...
Apr 02, 2025
Update: Boil water notice for North Main Street in Oakland lifted
(Oakland) April 2, 4:20 p.m. Update: The City of Oakland says the boil water notice for North Main Street has been lifted. A Boil Water Notice was put into place for North Main Street addresses in Oak...
Apr 02, 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs ban on handheld cellphone use while driving
(Des Moines) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a measure banning drivers from using cellphones behind the wheel outside of hands-free or voice-activated modes. Reynolds was joined by mo...
Apr 02, 2025
11-Year-Old Charged After Social Media Threat Prompts School Investigation in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Today, the Atlantic Police Department received a report of a threat that was posted on social media. An investigation into the incident was initiated, and all parties involved were able to ...
Apr 02, 2025
Iowa West Foundation Updates Pottawattamie County Board on Latest Initiatives
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update on Tuesday from Brenda Mainwaring, President and CEO of the Iowa West Foundation. Mainwaring said most recently, the...
Apr 02, 2025
High Winds Knock out Power to AMU Customers
(Atlantic) High winds caused power outages to around 300 AMU customers in downtown Atlantic early Wednesday morning. AMU General Manager Steve Tjepkes says there were two main outages at 4:13 a.m., on...
Apr 02, 2025
Shelby County Sheriff's Office Asking Public's Assistance
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public. This week, the county experienced another incident of illegal tire dumping at the intersection of M16 and 850th Stree...
Apr 02, 2025
