Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Storms Produce High Winds, Lightning, and Rain in Southwest and West Central Iowa
(Area) Storms rolled through southwest and west central Iowa overnight. The National Weather Service reported a 61-mile-per-hour wind gust in Oakland and a 65-mile-per-hour wind gust five miles northw...
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2025

Rain Totals
Adair-1.3 Anita-.95 Atlantic-.80 Audubon-.50 Greenfield-.70 Guthrie Center-1.0 Harlan-.30 Massena-.83 Red Oak-1.00 Stanton-.58
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2025

Atlantic Fire Department responds to a small residential fire
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department was called to a small residential fire at 1308 Chestnut Street at 11:54 a.m. Tuesday. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel stated that they believe the fire was cause...
Mandy Billings Apr 01, 2025

Changes Coming for the Upcoming Atlantic Sunnyside Pool Season
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Sunnyside Pool season is coming soon, with a few changes. The pool has some new features; for example, the splash pad will open next to the pool, and the concession stand will ...
Tom Robinson Apr 01, 2025

Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Working on Animal Control Ordinance
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met on a number of different topics on Tuesday including a new ordinance to prevent animal bites. Among the works in progress, the Super...
Chris Varney Apr 01, 2025

Nodaway Valley and CAM Community School Districts Announce Finalists for Superintendent Interviews
(Fontanelle) The Boards of Directors for the Nodaway Valley and CAM Community School Districts narrowed the superintendent search during a joint closed session on Monday night. The individuals chosen ...
Tom Robinson Apr 01, 2025

Union County Woman Arrested on Warrant for Avoiding Jail Time
(Creston) A Creston woman is being held on no bond at the Union County Jail for failure to serve jail time. Creston Police arrested 49-year-old Christine Lynn Selvy on Monday morning at 302 Pine Stree...
Tom Robinson Apr 01, 2025

Atlantic City Council to Discuss an Order Regarding a Letter of Intent and Financial Commitment for Vision Atlantic
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council will discuss an order regarding a Letter of Intent and Financial Commitment for Vision Atlantic. According to the City Council meeting packet, this a...
Tom Robinson Apr 01, 2025

Slight Chance for Severe Weather Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says there is a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms tonight into Wednesday morning, mainly to the far southern regions of Iowa. The main threats a...
Tom Robinson Apr 01, 2025

Cass County Mobile Food Pantry Distribution Set for April 9th
(Atlantic) Cass County's subsequent mobile food pantry distribution will be held on April 9, 2025. Atlantic's Mobile Food Pantry distribution will be at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Massena's Mobile F...
Tom Robinson Apr 01, 2025







