Category Archives: Local News
Girls Gettin' Out, City-Wide Garage Sales, and Community Fun in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a weekend packed with shopping, treasure hunting, and community spirit. On Friday, April 11th, and Saturday, April 12th, Atlantic ...
Mar 19, 2025
Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Snow Emergency
(Pottawattamie Co) Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department is declaring a Snow Emergency. The Snow Emergency will go into effect at 7:00 A.M., on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will remain in ...
Mar 18, 2025
Senate votes to restrict drivers' use of handheld devices, then raises speed limits
(Des Moines) The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few...
Mar 18, 2025
Cass County 4-H 2025 Pancake Supper and Silent Auction: Another Record-Breaking Success
(Atlantic) Thanks to the unwavering support of the incredible community, the Cass County 4-H Pancake Supper and Silent Auction on Thursday, March 13, 2025, was a resounding success! Katie Bateman, Cou...
Mar 18, 2025
Bridge Repair Completed and Job Opening Announced at Montgomery County Board Meeting
(Red Oak) Barry Byers, Assistant to the County Engineer appearing in front of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, stated the bridge repair project on S Avenue, near 210 Street is co...
Mar 18, 2025
U.S. 30 bridge over the Boyer River near Dow City to close on March 31
(Dow City) A portion of U.S. 30 near Dow City in Crawford County will close for a bridge deck replacement project. The Iowa Department of Transportation says beginning on Monday, March 31, until late ...
Mar 18, 2025
Fishing team leader and businessman advances youth fishing in Southwest Iowa
(Atlantic) Bob Harris is the recipient of the 2024 Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program. Harris started a nonprofit organization in 2020 to promote fis...
Mar 18, 2025
Iowa Senate advances bill to strengthen rules against drones over farmland
(Des Moines) Iowa senators advanced a bill Monday to provide farms 40 acres or larger with state protection against surveillance by drones. Lawmakers approved a law in 2024 to prohibit remote-piloted ...
Mar 18, 2025
Southwest Valley Selects Next Superintendent
(Corning) The Southwest Valley School Board announced today that Mr. Joe Erickson is the district's next Superintendent. "The Southwest Valley School Board has selected Mr. Joe Erickson as their next ...
Mar 18, 2025
Creston Man Arrested on FTA For Drug Possession Charge
(Creston) A Creston man is held on no bond following his arrest for failing to appear on a drug possession charge. Creston Police arrested 40-year-old Santos Olivera Martinez early this (Tuesday) morn...
Mar 18, 2025
