Category Archives: Local News
Congressman Nunn Reflects on 9/11 Ahead of 25th Anniversary
(Washington, D.C.) Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a day that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and changed the course of American history. On that morning, ter...
Sep 10, 2026
Kacey Peterson, LMHC to Examine Popular Mental Health Trends at September Healthy U
(Atlantic) Cass Health's next Healthy U presentation, "Help or Hype? Taking a Closer Look at the Latest Mental Health and Wellness Trends," will be held Thursday, September 17, at noon in Conference R...
Sep 10, 2026
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Dedicates 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders on Friday
(Atlantic) "In remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, American Legion Post #43 in Atlantic has installed a bench at the Atlantic City Park to honor the first responders who rushed to ...
Sep 10, 2026
Pottawattamie County Compensation Board Will Not Be Reinstated
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Supervisors will once again handle the duties of the county's Compensation Board after a motion to reinstate the board failed on a three-to-two vote. On Ju...
Sep 10, 2026
Driver Safe After Vehicle Swept Off Road In Stuart
(Stuart, Iowa) -- A driver is safe after floodwaters swept their vehicle off the road near Diamondhead Lake in Stuart Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene around 6:40 a.m. Official...
Sep 10, 2026
State News: Des Moines Shooting Arrests, Hawkeye Band Tribute, New Walmart Approved
2 Suspects Arrested In Connection With Shooting Near Des Moines High, Elementary Schools (Des Moines, IA) -- Two men are in custody in connection with a shooting near two Des Moines schools. On Tuesda...
Sep 10, 2026
Atlantic School Board Approves Calendar Change for CTE Summit
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved an adjustment to the FY27 high school calendar to accommodate the CTE Summit. Atlantic High School Principal Dr. James Brauer said this is the first time ...
Sep 10, 2026
Update: GMU Gradually Bringing System Back On-line
(Greenfield) At this time, the Greenfield Municipal Utilities water treatment plant is in the early stages of becoming operational. Officials say they are slowly beginning to treat water to replace th...
Sep 9, 2026
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for $14.25 Million Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
(Des Moines) The Insurance Division says Stanley Pophal, 64, of Wausau, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 96 months in federal priso...
Sep 9, 2026
Atlantic Lions Hold Soles4Souls Event on 9/11
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Lions Club will collect new and gently used shoes for the Soles4Souls program on Friday, September 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Atlantic Hy-Vee parking lot. Soles4Souls works to...
Sep 9, 2026
