Category Archives: Local News
Cass Health Board of Trustees Reduces Tax Levy
(Atlantic) On March 19, 2025, the Cass Health Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reduce the hospital's tax levy by $0.75, setting a new rate of $1.40 per $1,000 of taxable property valuation, down...
Apr 04, 2025
Investigation Clears Former Page County Supervisor of Wrongdoing in Courthouse Entry During Special Election
(Page Co) The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has released the results of an investigation into circumstances surrounding Jacob Holmes, a former Page County Supervisor, and his three c...
Apr 04, 2025
Professor Ernie Goss Discusses How Tariffs Will Impact American Consumers
(Iowa) President Donald Trump announced a minimum 10% tariff on imports from over 100 countries, but the economic impact of these tariffs remains uncertain. "The R word is important, will there be ret...
Apr 04, 2025
Cappel's Ace Hardware Donates $25,000 to Vision Atlantic
(Atlantic) Cappel's Ace Hardware has donated $25,000 to Vision Atlantic's transformative project, which will bring a housing development, new childcare center, and YMCA expansion to Atlantic. "The Cap...
Apr 04, 2025
Creston Police Report: Three People Arrested on Drug Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested three people in separate incidents. *Police arrested 52-year-old Rusty Ray Turner, of Creston, early this morning for OWI, 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernal...
Apr 04, 2025
Update: Reward Increased in Fort Dodge Police Shooting Investigation
(Fort Dodge) The Fort Dodge Police Department, in collaboration with the Webster County Attorney's Office, is actively searching for Dontay Diekman, who is wanted on several charges, including attempt...
Apr 04, 2025
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man is jailed on theft charges. Police arrested 27-year-old Gage Dixon on Thursday at the intersection of 4th and Elm Streets for 3rd-degree theft, third or subsequent offense. Aut...
Apr 04, 2025
Iowa Experiences Above-Average Precipitation and Temperatures in March, Says State Climatologist
(Des Moines) State climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan reported that Iowa experienced above-average precipitation and temperatures throughout March. Dr. Glisan highlighted three major weather systems that...
Apr 04, 2025
Temporary Sheltering Program for Last Spring's Severe Storms to Conclude in May
(Des Moines) The State of Iowa Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (DRTHP), established for Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in April, May, and June 2024, will end on ...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Contract for Street Improvement Project
(Atlantic) The cost of the 2025 Street Improvement Project will be less than expected, with the low bid coming in at $1,073,700.25. Dave Sturm, an engineer for Synder and Associates, stated that the b...
Apr 03, 2025
