Category Archives: Local News
Two Separate Crashes Reported in Atlantic Thursday Afternoon
(Atlantic) Cass EMS responded to two separate vehicle accidents in Atlantic at approximately 1:47 p.m. Thursday. The first accident was reported at the intersection of 8th and Cherry streets. No major...
Sep 3, 2026
'Hoo Doo Days' Weekend Event in Neola Celebrates 80th Anniversary with "Back To Our Roots" Theme
(Neola, IA) -- 'Hoo Doo Days' is a yearly weekend event celebration in Neola filled with fun for the whole family, and this year it is celebrating it's 80th anniversary. Originally created as an event...
Sep 3, 2026
Gov. Reynolds releases final report from Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the completion of the final report from the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force, which was established in January to evaluate opportunities for advancing ...
Sep 3, 2026
Two OWI Arrests in Cass County
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports two Operating While Intoxicated arrests. On August 30th, Elvin Allen Shrimpton, 62, of Exira, was arrested on the charges of OWI - 1st Offense and P...
Sep 3, 2026
Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Guthrie County Road
(Guthrie Co.) A plane made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon in Guthrie County after experiencing a mechanical issue, with the lone occupant escaping injury. The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office...
Sep 3, 2026
Atlantic Native Embarks on 375-Mile Iowa Journey to Support Veterans
(Atlantic) Atlantic native Darrian Schwenke has embarked on a nearly 375-mile journey across Iowa in support of veterans' mental and physical health. Schwenke's project, "Course of Action," will take ...
Sep 3, 2026
Harlan City Council Tables Updated Scooter Regulations
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council has tabled consideration of an ordinance updating regulations for electric scooters, motorized scooters, and low-speed vehicles, citing the need for more information. ...
Sep 3, 2026
Cass County Board Approves Election Costs, Reviews Proposed Environmental Health Fee Changes
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday approving and assessing the costs of the City/School Election held on November 4. Board Chair Steve Baier read the resoluti...
Sep 3, 2026
Heat Advisory Extended Across Southwest Iowa
(Southwest Iowa) The National Weather Service extended the Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa until 7 p.m. on Friday. Heat index values could reach 103 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may ca...
Sep 3, 2026
Pottawattamie County Declares September Preparedness Month
(Pottawattamie Co.)The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation Tuesday designating September as Preparedness Month. Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Director Doug Reed...
Sep 3, 2026
