Category Archives: Local News
Adair County Supervisors Take Action on Staffing, Road Projects
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a new hire and a pay increase at their meeting Tuesday morning. Adair County Auditor Ruthie Smith.... The Supervisors then approved a bid fro...
Sep 3, 2026
Montgomery County Man arrested on Drug-Related Charges
(Red Oak) A Villisca, Iowa, man faces drug possession charges. Montgomery County Deputies arrested 55-year-old Keith Allan Currin on Wednesday following a traffic stop at Highway 71 and 265th Street. ...
Sep 3, 2026
State News: Tobacco Tax Poll, Disaster Aid, Spending Investigation and Newton Exposure
Poll: Majority Of Iowans Support Raising Tobacco Taxes (Des Moines, IA) -- A majority of likely Iowa voters support raising tobacco taxes to help combat rising cancer rates in the state. A new poll by...
Sep 3, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Development Agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved Resolution #48-26, authorizing a development agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing, LLC and providing for economic development assistance. J...
Sep 2, 2026
Atlantic City Council Passes First Reading on Stand-Alone Garage Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending "Stand-Alone Garages." The Planning and Zoning Commission has been worki...
Sep 2, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Fall 14 Cents
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell 14 cents over the past week, bringing the statewide average to $3.89 per gallon, according to AAA. Despite the weekly decline, gas pric...
Sep 2, 2026
Governor Reynolds receives Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense
(Des Moines) On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Governor Reynolds was presented with the National Guard Association of the United States' highest honor during their 148th General Conference & Exhibition ...
Sep 2, 2026
Investigation Finds $122,000 in Improper Spending At Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce
(Guttenberg, IA) -- A state investigation found more than $122-thousand-dollars in improper and unsupported spending at the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce. The investigation was requested after concer...
Sep 2, 2026
Atlantic Police Report Multiple Arrests and Citations
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department reports several arrests and citations from August 14 through August 31. All arrested individuals were taken to the Cass County Jail. On August 15, 34-year-old...
Sep 2, 2026
Pottawattamie County Proclaims September as Recovery Month
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation on Tuesday designating the month of September as Recovery Month. Cindy West, Executive Director of Full Circle R...
Sep 2, 2026
