Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Unveils 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders
(Atlantic) "In remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, American Legion Post #43 in Atlantic has installed a bench at the Atlantic City Park to honor the first responders who rushed to ...
May 06, 2026
Gas Prices Jump Across Iowa Despite Drop in Crude Oil
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week, even as global crude oil prices decline. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 39 ...
May 06, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 6-12 as National Nurses Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing May 6-12, 2026, as National Nurses Week, honoring the critical role nurses play in the healthcare sy...
May 06, 2026
Adair County Supervisors Approve Declaration Reading Event
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a request from the All Iowa Republican Women's Club to read the Declaration of Independence on the courthouse lawn this summer. Heather Boust...
May 06, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Table Zoning Hearing
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors tabled setting public hearings on a zoning reclassification request at Tuesday's meeting. The request called for a change in zoning from General Agricul...
May 06, 2026
American Farm Bureau State of Mind Unveils New Resource for Weathering the Storm
(NAFB) The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Farm State of Mind" initiative helps provides access to information and resources that promote farmer and rancher mental health and wellness. This May, in...
May 06, 2026
Montgomery County Crash Claims One Life
(Red Oak) One person died from injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Tuesday at Highway 34 and 4th Street in Red Oak. Authorities sa...
May 06, 2026
State News: Vance Supports Local Business, Voter Data Transfer, Rising Gas Prices, Eminent Domain Setback, and State Fair Countdown
Vice President JD Vance Spoke In Des Moines on Tuesday Afternoon (Des Moines, IA) -- Vice President JD Vance spoke in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon during a campaign event for Iowa U.S. Representative ...
May 06, 2026
Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Firefighters Association, Incorporated has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a new side-by-side UTV equipped for grass and brush fire response, citing a sharp i...
May 05, 2026
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, Unleash Council Bluffs and Visit Omaha announced the 2026 OMA Tourism Award winners. Mark Eckman, Executive Director of the Council Blu...
May 05, 2026
