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Jasper County Crash Claims One Life
(Jasper County) One person has died and another has sustained injuries following a head-on collision in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol reported that the accident occurred on Saturday at approxim...
Tom Robinson Dec 16, 2024
AG Proposes Amendment for Kids In Court
(Des Moines) Iowa's attorney general wants to assist the state's youth in court. Brenna Bird proposed last week to add a constitutional amendment to protect kids and Iowans with intellectual disabilit...
Tom Robinson Dec 16, 2024
Montgomery County Woman Arrested on Drug and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of 64-year-old Jill Renee Schmadeke of Red Oak on Sunday night for possession of a controlled substance, 1st offense, and OWI, 1st offense. A...
Tom Robinson Dec 16, 2024
Public Health Projects in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Public Health are working on a number of different projects. At the last Board of Supervisors meeting, Director Jotham Arbor says that they will be working o...
Chris Varney Dec 15, 2024
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Staff at Community 1st Credit Union
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Community 1st Credit Union on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, to welcome new staff. The Ambassadors welcomed Kelly Williams to her new role as...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
Advice on Tipping Service Providers during the Holidays
(Undated) -- It's the time of year when people consider tipping their service providers a little extra for the holidays. Bankrate Analyst Ted Rossman says a recent survey found that how much somebody ...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
New Research Shows Vaping Quit Program Successful
(Undated) -- There's new research highlighting an effective way to quit vaping. Data in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows about half of 18 to 24 year olds were able to quite vaping thr...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
Doctor Gives Advice On Dangerous Toys
(Undated) -- A doctor is giving advice on what toys to avoid for young children for safety reasons this holiday season. December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Adam Keating, a pediatrician for...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
Volunteers Needed to Expand Local Tax Preparation Program
(Cass Co) Local volunteers are needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which offers free assistance to eligible taxpayers who need help preparing returns. No experience with taxes requ...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
Updated: Minor Injuries Reported in Suburban Rollover Accident Near Atlantic
(Atlantic) A single-vehicle rollover accident south of Atlantic resulted in minor injuries for the occupants of a 2011 Chevy Suburban on Friday afternoon. The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m....
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2024