Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Update: Runaway Trailer Causes Damage in Atlantic Neighborhood
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released more information on the incident involving a loose trailer that struck two vehicles, a pole and a house Monday evening. Eric Kardell, of Atlantic, wa...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Atlantic Named Shop Local Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday
(Atlantic) Atlantic has been recognized as a Neighborhood Champion for the 11th year in a row by American Express. Atlantic will participate in the 14th Annual Small Business Saturday to support small...
Tom Robinson Nov 25, 2024

Adams County Arrest Report
(Adams County) -- The following are official releases from the Adams County Sheriff's Office On September 28, Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Traver Mac Ray from C...
Chris Varney Nov 25, 2024

Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) Two people were arrested on theft charges in Adair County. Jessie Lea Jones, 38, of Shell Rock, was arrested on November 21st on a warrant for Theft 2nd Degree, Unauthorized use of a Credit...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

USDA Rural Development Invests in Three Southwest Iowa Projects
(Area) Three southwest Iowa projects are receiving grants from USDA Rural Development. -City of Marne received a $30,800 grant through the Economic Impact Initiative Grants program to purchase equipme...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Iowa Pork Producers Celebrates High School Football's Unsung Heroes with Hog Awards
(Clive) The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored seven standout high school football players during the state championships for their invaluable yet often overlooked contributions. The prest...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Iowa Drug Death Numbers Now As High As Car Accident Fatalities
(Des Moines, IA) -- The number of Iowans experiencing a drug-related death are as high as those dying car accidents. Data from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services shows that as of July 31...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Chairman of the Board Kirk Tyler Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Iowa Grocery Industry Association
(Des Moines) Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Chairman of the Board, Kirk Tyler, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) last week. Additiona...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Work release escape of Keemarey Foster
(Des Moines) Keemary Joe Foster, convicted of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon in Polk County, failed to report back to Fort Des Moines as required yesterday. Foster is a 25-year-old, 5'11", 204-p...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Work release escape of Anthony Skriver
(Cedar Rapids) Anthony Robert Skriver, convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree in Linn County, failed to report back to the Lary A. Nelson Residential Center as required Friday. Skriver is a 26-year-old, 5'8"...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024







