Category Archives: Local News
Cass County Sheriff's Office Report 2 Arrests
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on drug-related and other charges. According to the press release, on March 27, deputies arrested 37-year-old Joshua Kenneth Wolcott of ...
Apr 03, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people for driving with a suspended license in separate cases. Police arrested 49-year-old Elizabeth Lea Reents, of Creston, on Wednesday at 102 West Taylor Stree...
Apr 03, 2025
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
