Category Archives: Local News
Update on Carter Lake Homicide Investigation
(Carter Lake) A 63-year-old Omaha man found dead in a Carter Lake hotel room has been identified. At approximately 9:47 PM on Tuesday, police officers in Lincoln, Nebraska responded to a disturbance a...
May 01, 2026
Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces 'farm to faucet' water quality package
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a water quality funding package Friday that she said will move existing funding and add additional funds to renovate and expand water quality i...
May 01, 2026
Updated: Rescue Crews Called to Semi vs Pickup Accident in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Rescue crews were called to a two-vehicle accident at Highway 83 and Front Street on the west edge of Atlantic at 2:45 p.m. Friday. Cass County Deputy Kyle Quist said the accident involved ...
May 01, 2026
Camp Invention Returns to Atlantic
(Atlantic) A one-of-a-kind STEM camp, Camp Invention, is coming back to Atlantic this summer. Camp Invention is June 8-12 and is open to Kindergarten through 6th grade students. Becky Reinig, Atlantic...
May 01, 2026
Little Sioux Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
(Council Bluffs) A Little Sioux man was sentenced on April 21st to 50 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child pornography. According to public court document...
May 01, 2026
CAM Elementary S.T.E.M. Program Receives Grant from Schildberg Construction Company for Modernization and Growth
(Massena) Schildberg Construction Company recently presented the CAM Elementary S.T.E.M. program with a grant to modernize seating and accommodate all learners. Diane Brahms is a S.T.E.M. and TAG teac...
May 01, 2026
Cass Health Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Promotes More Good Days, Together
(Atlantic) Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions program is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month by embracing this year's theme, "More Good Days, Together." Mental health matters at every st...
May 01, 2026
Walnut Splash Pad to Remain Closed This Summer; Fire Department Will Not Be Filling Private Pools
(Walnut) The City of Walnut has announced that its splash pad will remain closed for the upcoming summer season due to water conservation efforts. City officials say they have been working extensively...
May 01, 2026
SHARE Iowa Announces 2026 "Do-Gooder of the Year" Award Winner: Alicia Alvarez
(Council Bluffs) SHARE Iowa honored a southwest Iowa High School student, recognizing her commitment to service, leadership, and community impact. On Thursday, SHARE Iowa announced that Alicia Alvarez...
May 01, 2026
Frost Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Frost Advisory for all of Iowa. According to the NWS, temperatures are forecast to dip to 32 to 36 degrees from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. F...
May 01, 2026
