Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Atlantic School Board Approves Starting a Robotics Club
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board gave their approval Wednesday evening to start a Robotics Club. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said they have received three grants, totaling $14,000, to start th...
Mandy Billings Dec 11, 2024

Bird flu detected in Iowa flock for fourth time in less than a week
(Sac County) The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, which has announce...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Dec 11, 2024

Governor honors Iowans for lifesaving actions
DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds honored Iowans Wednesday who sprang into action to save the lives of fellow citizens. The Governor's Lifesaving Awards are presented to everyday citizens who have assist...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Dec 11, 2024

Atlantic Firefighters Honored
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett recognized Atlantic Firefighters that have served long term for the department. John Johnson, Engineer, has been with the department for 42 years. John will be ...
Mandy Billings Dec 11, 2024

Adair County Supervisors Approve of Part-Time Hire for Veterans Affairs Office
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors has approved the hiring of a part-time worker for the Veterans Affairs Office. Veterans Affairs Administrator Gwen Johnston emphasized the growing need...
Mandy Billings Dec 11, 2024

Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Glenwood) The Mills County Sheriff's Office is reporting two arrests on Tuesday. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Helen Elaine Tupper of Malvern for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Authoriti...
Tom Robinson Dec 11, 2024
Iowa US Senator Grassley Meets With Trump FBI Director Nominee
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he hopes to protect the victims of crimes and whistleblowers as the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He met with Kash Patel, President-elec...
Tom Robinson Dec 11, 2024
Wintry Precipitation Forecast for Later in the Week for Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Cory Martin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, says people interested in weekend travel should pay attention to the forecast. Martin says the cold weather s...
Tom Robinson Dec 11, 2024
Des Moines Tracking Data With Speed Cams
(Des Moines) The City of Des Moines wants to reactivate its speed cameras while appealing a decision from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The city is appealing a rule change forcing them to dea...
Tom Robinson Dec 11, 2024

2 Vehicle Crash in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday evening. According to the report, the accident happened at 5:40 p.m. in the 1700th Block of Highway 48. ...
Tom Robinson Dec 11, 2024







