Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic City Council Recognizes Michael Hocamp, Diane McFadden and Sondra Marnin
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City County recognized three individuals during their meeting Wednesday evening. Mayor Grace Garrett recognized Michael Hocamp for his achievement in becoming an Eagle Scout wi...
Feb 19, 2025
Elliott Structure Fire
(Elliott) Firefighters from the Red Oak, Elliott, and Grant Fire Departments were dispatched to 2015 137th Street on Wednesday at 2:22 p.m. for a reported structure fire. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce...
Feb 19, 2025
Senators advance resolution to repeal constitutional outdoor recreation fund
(Des Moines) Iowa senators advanced a proposal Wednesday that would amend the state constitution to replace a natural resources trust fund with one that would provide property tax relief, that is, if ...
Feb 19, 2025
Gov. Reynolds announces disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Sac County
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through March 21, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic a...
Feb 19, 2025
Over 30 Communities Receive Grants to Plant Trees
(Iowa) Alliant Energy awarded nearly $134,000 in grants to 32 Iowa communities through its Community Tree Planting program, part of the One Million Trees initiative. The program, in partnership with T...
Feb 19, 2025
Harlan City Council Approves Credit Card Policy for City Officials
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved the credit policy at Tuesday's meeting. The City has assigned credit cards to the Fire Chief, City administrator, City Clerk, WWTP Superintendent, Facilities ...
Feb 19, 2025
Adair County Supervisors Receive Project Update from MidAmerican Energy
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors acknowledged receipt of a notice from MidAmerican Energy regarding a proposed project. Officials from MidAmerican explained that they are going to put ...
Feb 19, 2025
Nebraska State Patrol Releases Information In The Traffic Death Of A Trooper
(Omaha) The Nebraska State Patrol says Trooper Kyle McCacy who died in the line of duty, was on the scene of a three-vehicle crash in slick conditions on I-80 that involved a vehicle hitting an N-DOT ...
Feb 19, 2025
Important Reminder for Residents: Apply for U.S. Passports Through Official Channels
(Atlantic) Cass County Auditor Kathy Somers is issuing an important reminder for residents applying for U.S. passports. Somers says many people may not be aware that the official passport application ...
Feb 19, 2025
Nodaway Valley Community School District CAM Community School District Superintendent Search Update
(Greenfield & Anita, Iowa) The McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C consultants have completed Phases I & II of the superintendent search process. These phases included work with the school board an...
Feb 19, 2025
