Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Secretary of State's audit of voter registration lists finds 277 confirmed noncitizens registered to vote
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has completed additional audits of Iowa's voter registration lists and identified 277 confirmed noncitizens who have vote...
Mar 20, 2025
Four File Papers for City of Lewis Mayor Special Election
(Lewis) Four people have filed papers to be on the City of Lewis Special Election ballot for the position of Mayor. Candidates so far include Anthony L. Sorbello, Jeffrey Witt, Russell L. Miller, and ...
Mar 20, 2025
Nishnabotna Valley REC Power Outage Update
(Area) Nishnabotna Valley REC representatives posted on social media this morning that they understand everyone is eager to know when power will be restored, but at this time, they cannot provide a sp...
Mar 20, 2025
House advances bill to change school nutrition standards
(Des Moines) A bill passed the Iowa House Wednesday that would require schools to forgo federal nutrition standards to instead prioritize Iowa-specific guidelines. House Democrats, who opposed the bil...
Mar 20, 2025
Barn and Livestock Lost in Early Morning Fire in Lewis
(Lewis) A barn was destroyed and livestock were killed in a fire in Lewis this morning. Lewis Fire Chief Terry Erickson said the call came in at 6:30 a.m. at 701 E. S. Street. When firefighters arrive...
Mar 20, 2025
Latest Storm Reports
(Des Moines) A winter storm sweeping through western and northern Iowa produced high winds and heavy snow in the state's northern counties. Kossuth County received nearly a foot of snow in some areas....
Mar 20, 2025
Two Vehicle Crash on I80 Near The 50 Mile Marker
(Marne) Cass County Communications dispatched Cass EMS, the Atlantic, and the Marne Fire Departments to a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near the 50-mile marker. The call went out just b...
Mar 20, 2025
Strategic Succession Planning in Atlantic City: Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Superintendent Position Open for Recruitment
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Administrator, John Lund, has stated that prior City Councils have prioritized strategic succession planning for the heads of various departments. Tim Snyder, the Wastewat...
Mar 20, 2025
City Council and Vision Atlantic Discuss $2.5 Million Dollar Commitment to YMCA Expansion Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council, Vision Atlantic representatives, and City Attorney John Danos discussed Vision Atlantic's funding request of $2.5 million for the YMCA expansion. On February 5, V...
Mar 19, 2025
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative: Nishnabotna Valley REC Pulled off Restoration Efforts Tonight for Safety Reasons
(Le Mars) Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) is responding to extensive damage and system-wide power outages caused by today's severe winter storm across western Iowa. Restoration efforts were s...
Mar 19, 2025
