Category Archives: Local News
Changes Approved for City Park Shelter Rental Fees in Atlantic
(Atlantic) There are changes to the park shelter rent fees. On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council approved the Parks & Recreation Commission's recommended changes to the rental of City Park shel...
Feb 07, 2025
Collin Bauer: A Journey of Leadership and Growth as Iowa's State FFA President
(Ames) Audubon High School graduate and Iowa State University sophomore Collin Bauer is nearing the end of his one-year-term as State FFA President. Collin joined the Audubon FFA Chapter in eighth gra...
Feb 07, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Resolution for Park and Recreation Donation Policy
(Atlantic) On Wednesday evening, The Atlantic City Council approved a policy outlining the guidelines for accepting donations, including but not limited to trees, benches, tables, recreation equipment...
Feb 07, 2025
House Republicans announce education spending package with 2.25% per-pupil increase
(Des Moines) House Speaker Pat Grassley said House Republicans are pursuing a slightly higher increase in state funding package for the public K-12 system than the governor and GOP senators. Speaking ...
Feb 06, 2025
Cass County Mobile Food Pantry Distribution Set for February 12th
(Cass C0) Cass County's next mobile food pantry distribution will be held on February 12, 2025. Atlantic's Mobile Food Pantry distribution will be at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Massena's Mobile Food...
Feb 06, 2025
Glenwood Man Arrested for Criminal Mischief and Assault
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 20-year-old Evan Johnston, of Glenwood, on Thursday for Criminal Mischief 4th and Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. Johnston posted the $3...
Feb 06, 2025
Gov. Reynolds announces $8 Million in grants to assist 18 communities advance water quality infrastructure
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that 18 communities have been awarded a total of more than $8 million in grants to advance water quality projects. The funding is made available through ...
Feb 06, 2025
Pharmacists ask for lawmakers to pass bill regulating pharmacy benefit managers
(Des Moines) Iowa pharmacists and advocates said Wednesday lawmakers need to pass legislation regulating pharmacy benefit managers, the third-party companies that negotiate prescription prices between...
Feb 06, 2025
Corning and Villisca School Boards Hire Superintendent Search Firm
(Corning/Villisca) The Corning and Villisca School Boards held a joint meeting Wednesday evening and approved a Superintendent search firm. Southwest Valley Schools Superintendent Chris Fenster submit...
Feb 06, 2025
Atlantic Police Officer Sworn Back into Duty
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett welcomed back Atlantic Police Officer Christian Holzapfel to the Force on Wednesday. Officer Holzapfel joined the Atlantic Police Reserves in 2013, was hired fu...
Feb 06, 2025
