Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Reynolds requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties due to significant severe weather conditions that occurred on March 19, 2025. Gov. Reynolds ...
Apr 16, 2025
National Telecommunication Week Honors 9-1-1 Operators
(Atlantic) Emergency dispatchers are a critical link in the emergency response system, essential in saving lives and maintaining public safety. They handle various calls and must remain alert and prep...
Apr 16, 2025
Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Transportation of a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
(Council Bluffs) A Saskatchewan, Canada man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to public court docume...
Apr 15, 2025
Two Killed, One Critically Injured in Carroll County Accident
(Carroll Co) Two people were killed and one other was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Carroll County Monday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says a John Deere Tractor, driven by 51-year-old Troy Bl...
Apr 15, 2025
Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting on Interstate 80 in Dallas County
(Dallas Co) A traffic investigation early Tuesday morning escalated into a deadly confrontation when law enforcement officers were fired upon by a suspect near the 104-mile marker on Interstate 80 in ...
Apr 15, 2025
Atlantic Rotary Club Awards Scholarships and Highlights Senior Achievements
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Rotary Club presented scholarships during the Senior Recognition event on Wednesday afternoon. The Rotary Club awarded two $1,000 scholarships to individuals attending a commun...
Apr 15, 2025
Gov. Reynolds announces submission of federal waiver for Medicaid work requirements
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds directed Iowa Health and Human Services to submit a waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish work requirements for able-bodied ...
Apr 15, 2025
Two Transported To The Hospital After Three-Vehicle Crash in Creston
(Union Co) Two people were transported to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident in Creston Monday evening. The Creston Police Department says 79-year-old Anthony Groumoutis, of Creston, was ...
Apr 15, 2025
Cass Health Holding Photo Contest
(Atlantic) Cass Health is looking for local photography to be featured at their facility - and your photo could be chosen to be printed and displayed in Atlantic. Ann McCurdy, Director of Marketing an...
Apr 15, 2025
Cass County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors, serving as the Compensation Board, approved updated salary recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The compensation includes flat rate increases of $...
Apr 15, 2025
