Category Archives: Local News
Pottawattamie County Approves Employment of Finance and Budget Director
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved the employment of a Finance and Budget Director during Tuesday's meeting. The new position was created earlier this year afte...
Jul 07, 2026
Wolken Updates Supervisors on Grant Opportunity for Two Cass County Bridges
(Cass Co.) Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning that the Iowa Department of Transportation plans to apply for the Competitive Highway Bridge Project Grant. I...
Jul 07, 2026
After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Almost two years after the State of Nebraska revoked a nurse's ability to practice there for posing a "significant risk to public safety," Iowa's Board of Nursing has agreed to...
Jul 07, 2026
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve Temporary Budget, HR Clerk Position in 3-2 Vote
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning approved Resolution 2026-28 to create a temporary Budget, Finance, and Human Resources Clerk position not to exceed one year. Mo...
Jul 07, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Approve Landus Request for 90,000-Gallon Anhydrous Ammonia Tank, Table Zoning Change Hearing
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved a request from Landus Cooperative to install a 90,000-gallon anhydrous ammonia storage tank at its facility located at 53751 650th Street, nort...
Jul 07, 2026
Guthrie County Supervisors Approve Transfer of Funds
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Supervisors had a very short meeting on Tuesday. The supervisors passed three resolutions moving money around in the budget. Resolution 27-05 authorizes a pe...
Jul 07, 2026
Christmas in July comes to Produce in the Park on July 9
(Article submitted by Market Manager Ciara Hoegh) (Atlantic) The summer heatwave is standing strong, but Produce in the Park fights back by inviting the community to chill out like it's December. July...
Jul 07, 2026
Red Oak Council Approves Resolution to End EMS Service to Emerson Without Agreement
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council on Monday night passed a resolution to discontinue EMS Service to Emerson. The resolution authorizes City Administrator Lisa Kotter to provide written notice to the ...
Jul 07, 2026
Corn Conditions Hold Steady as Soybean Ratings Slip in Latest USDA Report
(Omaha) U.S. corn crop conditions held steady last week, while soybean ratings declined slightly, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Progress report rele...
Jul 07, 2026
State News:Economy Shows Strength, Storm Recovery Begins, Doctor Loses License
Iowa Business Council Survey Projects Positive Economic Outlook (Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Business Council's six-month economic outlooks shows positive signs for the state's economy. Joe Murphy wit...
Jul 07, 2026
