Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Atlantic Splash Pad Project Complete
(Atlantic) In April 2023, fundraising efforts commenced for a new Splash Pad, and construction began earlier this summer. On Monday, November 4, Ali Pieken, Co-Chair of the committee, announced that t...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024

City of Atlantic reflects on accomplishments as new comprehensive plan starts to form
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic has been working hard to meet goals set forth through their comprehensive plan and a great deal of progress has been made in the past five years. The city is currently ...
Mandy Billings Nov 05, 2024

2024 Grow Another Row Season Concludes with Success in Cass County
(Cass Co.) The 2024 season of Cass County's "Grow Another Row" program has wrapped up another fruitful year, fostering community connection and supporting local food access. Community Wellness Coordin...
Mandy Billings Nov 05, 2024

Around a third of Cass County Registered Voters Cast Early Ballots
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office tells KSOM/KS95 News that about one-third of the county's registered voters cast early ballots. Auditor Kathy Somers says about 700 individuals requested ab...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024

Creston Police Arrest Two Men on Warrants
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports two outside agency warrant arrests on Monday evening and early this morning. Police arrested 30-year-old Brandon Joseph Stone of Creston on Monday eveni...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024

Rain Totals
Rain Totals Adair- Anita-.50 Audubon-.55 Atlantic-.68 Clarinda-.35 Carroll- Corning-.40 Creston-.35 Cumberland-.50 Darrin Petty Seven Miles West of Atlantic- Glenwood-.45 Greenfield-.30 Griswold-.45 G...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024
Cass County District #5 Constituents to Decide on Race for Supervisor
(Atlantic) Democrat Phyllis Stakey and Republican incumbent Bernard Pettinger will square off in the November General Election for the District #5 Board of Supervisor seat in Cass County. Stakey ran u...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024
Voters to Decide on Iowa House District #18 Race
(Griswold) Incumbent Iowa House District #18 Representative Tom Moore is seeking his sixth term in the upcoming election. This time, he faces a challenge from Tripp Narup, a current Villisca City Coun...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024

CAM Community School District Measure for Major High School Renovations
(Anita) The CAM Community School District Board of Directors is asking for community support in a significant proposal to enhance educational facilities. A measure that would authorize the district to...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024

Iowa Western Community College Proposes $55 Million Bond Measure for Campus Improvements
(Council Bluffs) A significant public measure is on the ballot for residents of the counties served by Iowa Western Community College (IWCC). Public Measure SB seeks approval for the Board of Director...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2024







