Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Beth Collins Settling into New Role at Prairie Rose State Park
(Harlan) Prairie Rose State Park's new park manager, Beth Collins, feels at home in her new role. As a child, Collins was always interested in natural resources and outdoor activities such as backpack...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025

Creston Police Report 2 Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people for theft and drug possession charges in separate incidents. Police arrested 38-year-old Verdell M. Warrant of Creston on Wednesday for 5th-degree Theft. O...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025

Cass County Community School Districts Partner to Launch Online Safety Program
(Cass County) The Atlantic, CAM, and Griswold School Districts are coming together to take a proactive stance in safeguarding the well-being of their students on Jan. 15-16 in grades 3-12 school assem...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025

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...
Tom Robinson 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....
Tom Robinson 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...
Tom Robinson 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...
Mandy Billings 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 ...
Tom Robinson 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...
Mandy Billings 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...
Mandy Billings Jan 08, 2025







