Category Archives: Local News
Iowa House Representative Ray Sorensen Discusses Property Tax Relief and School Chaplain Bill
(Des Moines) Iowa House District 23 Representative Ray Sorensen says lawmakers are zeroing in on the issues that matter most to Iowans-especially when it comes to easing the burden of property taxes. ...
Apr 7, 2025
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize SNAP Benefits
(Washington, DC) U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a bipartisan bill to allow Americans to use nutrition assistance benefits on warm, ready-to-eat meals. The Hot...
Apr 7, 2025
Updated: Community conversations about local foods scheduled in southwest Iowa
(Area) Residents and farmers in southwest Iowa interested in local foods and rural communities are invited to take part in upcoming community conversations. These free events are hosted by the Center ...
Apr 7, 2025
Atlantic FFA Holds Annual Banquet
(Atlantic) The Atlantic FFA Banquet was held on Sunday, March 30th at Atlantic High School. There were 195 members and guests in attendance at the event. The banquet began with opening ceremonies led ...
Apr 7, 2025
Iowa Senate subcommittee passes bill to set general education requirements at state universities
(Des Moines) Despite concerns about vague language and potential impacts reaching beyond targets of the bill, an Iowa Senate subcommittee on Wednesday advanced legislation to establish statewide gener...
Apr 6, 2025
Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors Visit Akin Building Center
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors celebrated a refreshed showroom and welcomed a new team member at Akin Building Center on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. Randy DeSpain, General Manager of Akin ...
Apr 6, 2025
Atlantic High School Band Shines at Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School band participated in the Solo/Small Ensemble Festival last weekend. Jarrod O'Donnell said the band had 20 Division I, Superior Ratings; 11 Division 2, Excellent Rat...
Apr 6, 2025
Search Underway in Oregon for Missing Woman, a Native of Shenandoah, Iowa
(Oregon) Authorities in Harney County, Oregon, are actively searching for 29-year-old Kaylee Birt, a native of Shenandoah, Iowa, who has been missing since Friday, April 4. Deputies worked late into t...
Apr 5, 2025
Council Bluffs Police Investigating Truck vs School Bus Accident
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a personal injury accident that occurred Friday afternoon. Dispatch advised officers of a collision near the interse...
Apr 5, 2025
Five Candidates Enter Race for Lewis Mayor Ahead of Special Election on April 29
(Lewis) Friday was the deadline to file papers for the City of Lewis Special Election for the position of Mayor. Candidates who filed papers include Christopher Jahnke, Anthony L. Sorbello, Jeffrey Wi...
Apr 5, 2025
