Category Archives: Local News
Conversations Continue About Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
(Des Moines) Conversations are continuing regarding chronic absenteeism in Iowa schools. A senate file passed last year requires school districts to send letters home when a student reaches 9 days abs...
Dec 12, 2024
Iowa County Wants to Restrict Wind Turbines from Schools And Churches
(Washington County) An Iowa county wants to restrict wind turbines to at least a mile away from schools, libraries, and churches. The Washington County Board of Supervisors is approving a first readin...
Dec 12, 2024
Audubon County Supervisors Focus on Rebuilding Systems and Reducing Costs
(Audubon) Audubon County Supervisor Chairman Heath Hanson says that with two new board members, one of their key goals is to rebuild county systems. In January, Kent Grabill and Donald Mosinski will j...
Dec 12, 2024
Atlantic School Board Approves Starting a Robotics Club
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board gave their approval Wednesday evening to start a Robotics Club. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said they have received three grants, totaling $14,000, to start th...
Dec 11, 2024
Bird flu detected in Iowa flock for fourth time in less than a week
(Sac County) The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, which has announce...
Dec 11, 2024
Governor honors Iowans for lifesaving actions
DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds honored Iowans Wednesday who sprang into action to save the lives of fellow citizens. The Governor's Lifesaving Awards are presented to everyday citizens who have assist...
Dec 11, 2024
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Signing Safe Streets for All Grant Safety Pledge
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved signing the Safe Streets For All Grant Safety Pledge. County Engineer John Rasmussen explained, about a year ago the counties ...
Dec 11, 2024
Atlantic Firefighters Honored
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett recognized Atlantic Firefighters that have served long term for the department. John Johnson, Engineer, has been with the department for 42 years. John will be ...
Dec 11, 2024
Adair County Supervisors Approve of Part-Time Hire for Veterans Affairs Office
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors has approved the hiring of a part-time worker for the Veterans Affairs Office. Veterans Affairs Administrator Gwen Johnston emphasized the growing need...
Dec 11, 2024
Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Glenwood) The Mills County Sheriff's Office is reporting two arrests on Tuesday. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Helen Elaine Tupper of Malvern for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Authoriti...
Dec 11, 2024
