Category Archives: Local News
CAM School Bond Issue Fails
(Anita) The CAM Community School District's bond issue failed 874 no votes To 697 yes. The measure needed a 60-percent super majority to pass. The measure would have authorized the district to contrac...
Nov 06, 2024
Cass County Voters Say "YES" To EMS
(Atlantic) Cass County voters overwhelmingly vote "Yes 'for EMS 4,883 yes, to 1506, no. In 2021, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 615, allowing counties to designate emergency medical ser...
Nov 06, 2024
Nunn Earns Second Term in 3rd Congressional District Race
(Des Moines) Republican Zach Nunn has won a second term representing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam. During a visit to a small business in Atlantic, Io...
Nov 06, 2024
Griswold Incumbent Republican Iowa House Representative Tom Moore Regains Seat
(Griswold) Incumbent Iowa House District #18 Representative Tom Moore earned his sixth term in the Iowa Legislature. The Griswold Republican defeated Democratic challenger and Villisca City Councilman...
Nov 05, 2024
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen Wins Third Term in Iowa Legislature
(Des Moines) District 23 State Representative Ray "Bubba" Sorensen earns a third term in the Iowa legislature. The Greenfield Republican defeated Democratic challenger Karen Varley 12,822 to 4,935. So...
Nov 05, 2024
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Nov 05, 2024
