Category Archives: Local News
Postpartum Coverage Extended For Mothers
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is extending postpartum coverage for thousands of mothers. Governor Kim Reynolds announced this week that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved an extension t...
Jan 10, 2025
Iowa Lawmakers Working On Immigration Ahead Of Legislative Session
(Des Moines) One Iowa lawmaker plans to introduce a bill in the next legislative session that deals with immigration. State Representative Steve Holt plans to introduce a bill that would make transpor...
Jan 10, 2025
Glenwood Community School District and Kids Place Childcare Champions Receive Large Grant
(Glenwood) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced new grant awards to support businesses across Iowa dedicated to expanding childcare services for their employees. The total amount awarded is $...
Jan 09, 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
