Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Reynolds extends harvest proclamation
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation on weight limits and the transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective through November 7, 2026. The proclamat...
Oct 10, 2026
One Injured in Three-Vehicle Accident Involving School Bus in Winneshiek County
(Winneshiek County) One person was injured in a three-vehicle chain-reaction accident involving a school bus Friday afternoon in Winneshiek County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on ...
Oct 10, 2026
Culvert Failure Closes Portion of 330th Street in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Engineer's Office says due to a culvert failure on 330th Street (a Level B dirt road), between Grant Avenue and Hickory Avenue, the road has been closed until further ...
Oct 9, 2026
Summit pushes for utilities commission action on outstanding pipeline dockets
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Utilities Commission has denied a request from Summit Carbon Solutions, the company seeking to build a carbon sequestration pipeline in Iowa, to consolidate outstandin...
Oct 9, 2026
USDA says it will be cracking down on dog breeders in Iowa and elsewhere
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins appeared at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa this week to tout the agency's efforts to shut down puppy mills in Iowa and other s...
Oct 9, 2026
USDA Invests in Four Southwest Iowa Projects to Support Jobs, Healthcare and Childcare
(Area) The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $3.3 million in four southwest Iowa projects aimed at expanding manufacturing, improving healthcare services, supporting agriculture an...
Oct 9, 2026
Special financing opportunity available for qualifying purchases of homes, condos, and lots in the Camblin Hills Development
(Atlantic) For those considering a move to Camblin Hills, First Whitney Bank & Trust is offering a new financing opportunity that gives potential buyers another reason to take a closer look. Visio...
Oct 9, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Rise, Diesel Prices Fall
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose seven cents over the past week and is now averaging $4.30 per gallon, according to AAA's weekly fuel report. The Iowa average is up $1....
Oct 9, 2026
Atlantic Firemen's Parade Set for Saturday, October 10
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department has been visiting pre-schools and Washington Elementary, spreading the word about fire prevention. The Fire Department will wrap up the week's activities with t...
Oct 9, 2026
Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen Announces the Final Stage for EV Chargers
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's Atlantic City Council Meeting, Mayor Rob Clausen said Atlantic Municipal Utilities is in the final stages of installing the new EV car-charging system. Clausen says the charg...
Oct 9, 2026
