Category Archives: Local News
City of Avoca Celebrates Opening of New Fire & Rescue Station
Community Invited to Open House, Hose Uncoupling Ceremony & Street Dance on May 9 (Avoca) The City of Avoca proudly announces the completion and opening of the new Avoca Fire & Rescue Station,...
May 07, 2026
Man Found Guilty in Stuart Subway Robbery
(Stuart) The Stuart Police Department says Kevin Krouse, 33, was found guilty on Wednesday of Robbery in the Second Degree. The charge stems from the February 4, 2026, robbery at Subway in Stuart. Dur...
May 07, 2026
Eminent Domain Ban for Pipelines Fails to Advance in Iowa Legislature
(Des Moines) No decision was made on a bill that would have banned the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines in Iowa. The bill failed to make it across the finish line during the Iowa leg...
May 07, 2026
Red Oak Woman Suffers Minor Injuries in Two-Vehicle Accident
(Red Oak) One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak Tuesday evening. The Red Oak Police Department says a 16-year-old female from Red Oak was driving a 2017 Subaru Outbac...
May 07, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve AI Policy
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. David Bayer, Chief Information Officer, said the policy is intended to put...
May 07, 2026
Iowa News Update: Unemployment Declines, National Guard Returns, and Local Tragedies Highlight Recent Developments
Iowa Unemployment Lower, Also Dip In Job Growth (Des Moines, IA) -- Unemployment is slightly lower in Iowa's latest job report, but there was also a drop in job growth. Iowa's seasonally adjusted unem...
May 07, 2026
West 22nd Street Project in Atlantic Nearing Completion
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the ninth pay application for the West 22nd Street improvement project. The Council awarded the West 22nd Street Improvement project to TK Concrete of Cou...
May 06, 2026
Atlantic Introduces Incentive to Beautify Community Spaces
(Atlantic) During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen introduced a new incentive program to encourage residents to improve the appearance of their properties. Drawing on ...
May 06, 2026
Atlantic City Council Sets the Date of a Public Hearing for the Sale of City-Owned Property
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic recently received a bid from Paul and Kristi Wegner for $1.00 for the City-owned property at 411 Birch Street. At Wednesday's City Council meeting, the Council agreed t...
May 06, 2026
Healthy Cass County to Highlight Thrive Iowa of Cass County
(Cass Co.) Healthy Cass County will host an upcoming community meeting on May 11th at noon at the Cass County Community Center. Staff from Thrive Iowa of Cass County will lead a discussion on collecti...
May 06, 2026
