Category Archives: Local News
Harlan City Administrator Announces Resignation
(Harlan) The City of Harlan has announced that City Administrator Gene Gettys has resigned, effective December 1, 2024. The City says after serving the community with dedication and leadership, Mr. Ge...
Oct 16, 2024
Montgomery County Engineer: "Bridges Closed for a Reason"
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert is taking extra steps to keep vehicles off a bridge closure on J Avenue. During her report at Tuesday's Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting...
Oct 16, 2024
FEMA Disaster Assistance Application Period Closing
(Council Bluffs) Pottawattamie County residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Tuesday, October 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance (...
Oct 16, 2024
Audubon County Woman Sentenced on Federal Felony Charge after Straw Purchasing Firearm for Her Felon Boyfriend
(Council Bluffs) An Exira woman was sentenced on October 10th for a federal felony charge of straw purchasing a firearm. According to public court documents, 24-year-old Leslie Nicole Moton, also know...
Oct 16, 2024
Iowa DNR Reports on Deer Population Density
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has published its first county-level deer density report. The report confirms that deer populations thrive in areas with intact habitats, particul...
Oct 16, 2024
Iowa Judicial Funds Misallocated Due to IT Issues
(Des Moines) State Republicans are criticizing the Iowa Judicial Branch. They are criticizing over misallocated funds caused by IT errors in payment systems. More than ten million were misdirected for...
Oct 16, 2024
Free Water Testing Available for Private Well Owners in Cass County
(Cass Co) Free well water testing is available for private well owners in Cass County. Jotham Arber, Cass and Guthrie County Environmental Health Director, spoke to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday...
Oct 16, 2024
Janet Snyder Presented with a Quilt of Valor
(Atlantic) A Quilt of Valor is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. Janet Snyder, a former Elk Horn resident who currently resides in Atlantic, was presented with a Quil...
Oct 15, 2024
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve First Consideration of Zoning Change for a Property east of Avoca
(Avoca) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved the first consideration of an ordinance that changes the zoning of approximately five acres of land east of Avoca from Class R-2 (Urban T...
Oct 15, 2024
Stanton Economic Community Development Director Discusses Withdrawal from IEDA Grant
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, in a joint effort with the city of Stanton to withdraw from the $850,000 Iowa Department of Economic Development Destination grant. On Monday, the...
Oct 15, 2024
