Category Archives: Local News
Farm Country in the North Should Stay Drier than Normal in the Short Term
(NAFB) While a large winter storm moved through the central United States, things in the Upper Midwest stayed dry. Mace Michaels, a staff meteorologist with the Severe Studios Radio Network, says ther...
Jan 09, 2025
No Mail Delivery for National Day of Mourning
(Des Moines) Iowans don't need to check the mailbox today. The U.S. Postal Service said it would not be delivering mail today as part of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter....
Jan 09, 2025
Earnhardt, Former Chief To Staff Iowa Senate Leader, To Lead Iowa Gaming Association
(Des Moines) There's a new President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association's board of directors. Mary Earnhardt was named to replace West Ehrecke, who will be retiring from his role after 25 years. E...
Jan 09, 2025
Atlantic School Board Meeting Recap
(Atlantic) Atlantic School Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen discussed the Snow Day plan with the Atlantic School Board on Wednesday evening. Dr. Johnsen stated that they plan to follow the same approac...
Jan 08, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Additional Compensation for Police Chief
(Atlantic) Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue has been awarded additional compensation for exceeding his duties and supporting his department during challenging times. Atlantic City Administrator John ...
Jan 08, 2025
Update: Victim of Fatal Menlo House Fire Identified
(Menlo) On Tuesday, January 7, at 9:20 a.m., Guthrie County dispatched a simultaneous page for Menlo Fire, Stuart Fire and Stuart Rescue for a report of a possible house fire in the 400 block of 3rd S...
Jan 08, 2025
Update: Bridge Repairs Complete on 250th Street in Audubon County
Update January 8, 2025: Bridge repairs have been completed and 250th Street between Mockingbird Ave. and Nighthawk Ave. is open to traffic. November 20, 2024 (Audubon) The Audubon County Road Departme...
Jan 08, 2025
Learn All About Glucose at Cass Health's January Healthy U
(Atlantic) The January session of Healthy U will be presented by Cass Health's Registered Dietitian Sarah Andersen. This session will be on Thursday, January 16 at noonin Conference Room 2. "Many peop...
Jan 08, 2025
DNR investigating lactic acid spill near Adair
(Adair Co) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a lactic acid spill near Adair in Adair County. On Tuesday, January 7, the DNR Field Office in Atlantic was notified of a semi-trai...
Jan 08, 2025
Congressman Zach Nunn Begins Second Term, Outlines Top Priorities Including Border Security
(State) Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, was sworn in last week. Nunn stated that he is excited to begin his second term. Nunn said he is confident this is one of the first...
Jan 08, 2025
