Category Archives: Local News
Trump picks former acting U.S. AG Matt Whitaker, an Iowa native, as NATO ambassador
(U.S.) Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker was tapped Wednesday as U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration. Tr...
Nov 20, 2024
Fatal Accident in Johnson County
(Johnson Co) A Tennessee man died in a rollover accident in Johnson County this (Wednesday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 5:12 a.m. on Interstate 80, near mile ma...
Nov 20, 2024
Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season
(State) The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Campground hosts work ...
Nov 20, 2024
Creston Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including 1st Degree Kidnapping and Drug Possession
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 33-year-old William Alwynn Darius Bell, of Creston, on Tuesday for Failure to Appear, Harassment 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth...
Nov 20, 2024
Septic Systems Are Clogged in Cass County
(Atlantic, IA) -- The Cass County Board of Supervisors got their monthly report from Jotham Arber, the Executive Director of Environmental Health. Arbor says that the septic systems are clogged up. At...
Nov 20, 2024
Red Oak Man and Teen Arrested Following Drug Overdose Investigation
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man and a juvenile were arrested after officers were called to a report of a drug-related overdose on Tuesday. The Red Oak Police Department says officers were called to the 200 bl...
Nov 20, 2024
Wind Advisory for all of Southwest Iowa
(Area) A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of southwest Iowa from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today (Wednesday). The National Weather Service says winds will be out of the northwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts u...
Nov 20, 2024
Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director says Jack and Jill Preschool is not 'Maxed Out' on Students
(Atlantic) Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director Dan Haynes wanted to clarify some information that was distributed about Jack and Jill preschool at the Atlantic School Board meeting last week....
Nov 19, 2024
West Central Community Action Presents Yearly Report to Cass County Supervisors
(Atlantic, IA) -- Wendy Mueller the Executive Director of West Central Community Action presented her annual report to the Cass County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting. Mueller formally reque...
Nov 19, 2024
Two Arrested in Glenwood on Child Endangerment and Drug-Related Charges
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 27-year-old Amanda Miller, of Glenwood, today (Tuesday) for Child Endangerment, Keeping Premises for Controlled Substance, Gathering, Possession of D...
Nov 19, 2024
