Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Iowa Utilities Commission issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission's decision on Wednesday was not ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Aug 29, 2024

Panel votes to remove Libertarian congressional candidates from ballot
(Des Moines) Iowa Libertarian congressional candidates will not appear on state ballots in November after a decision Wednesday by the State Objection Panel. The panel, made up of Iowa Secretary of Sta...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Aug 29, 2024

Atlantic School Board Discusses New Attendance Policy
(Atlantic) Atlantic School's Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen told the School Board Wednesday night that they are still trying to interpret the new law on attendance. Dr. Johnsen said she thought the n...
Mandy Billings Aug 29, 2024

Camblin Mechanical, Inc. Pledges $250,000 to Vision Atlantic's Transformative Project
(Atlantic) Camblin Mechanical, Inc. has pledged a generous donation of $250,000 to Vision Atlantic's transformative project, which will bring a housing development, a new childcare center, and a YMCA ...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2024

Polk County Sheriff's Office Investigates Double Fatality Motor Vehicle Accident
(Des Moines) Two people died in a two-vehicle crash in Des Moines. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on August 23 at NW 44th Street and NW 126th Avenue. Authorities say 25-ye...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2024
Main Street Index Reports Iowa's Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It's the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. Despite the recession, Goss believes the U.S. farm economy will hold well in the long term.
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2024

Red Oak Woman Arrested on Taylor County Warrant
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 44-year-old Heidi Susan Dejongh of Red Oak in the 400 block of S. 2nd Street on a valid Taylor County Warrant for Accessory After the Fact and Interference with Offic...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2024

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Arrests Carroll County Woman and Shelby County Man on Warrants
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies transported 48-year-old Mandy Perry of Carroll from the Carroll County Jail to Montgomery County on two counts of possession of a controlled substance violation (m...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Possible This Evening Into Friday Morning
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move across the area this evening into early Friday morning. The highest threat is along and north of High...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2024

Atlantic School Board Begins Superintendent Search
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board is beginning their search for a Superintendent. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen is in her second year of a two-year interim Superintendent contract. Board Presiden...
Mandy Billings Aug 28, 2024







