Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic City Council Approves Hiring of Atlantic City Clerk Laura McLean
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Laura McLean at Monday's City Council Meeting. Former City Clerk Barb Barrick's last day on the Job was March 22. ...
Sep 16, 2024
Cass County Libraries Hosting Pizza, Puzzle, & Pub Night to Raise Funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
(Atlantic) The Cass County Library Association (CCLA) will hold a Pizza, Puzzle, & Pub Night: Spooky Edition on Saturday, October 19th at the Venue in Atlantic to raise funds for Dolly Parton's Im...
Sep 16, 2024
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Meth and Marijuana Convictions
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on Friday to 144 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana. Dereck Meyer, 34, pled guilty Apri...
Sep 16, 2024
State Auditor Rob Sand Releases Report on Nursing Home Inspection
(Des Moines) Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report showing that the State of Iowa is failing to meet the federal mandate on inspections of nursing homes certified to accept Medicare or Med...
Sep 16, 2024
Red Oak Woman Arrested for Domestic Assault
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 46-year-old Jill Renee Coddington, of Red Oak, this (Monday) morning for Domestic Abuse Assault 1st. Coddington was held on no bond in the Montgomery C...
Sep 16, 2024
Atlantic City Council to Act on City Clerk Hiring and Contract
(Atlantic) Later today, the Atlantic City Council will act on a resolution appointing Laura McLean as the new Atlantic City Clerk and set her compensation for the Fiscal year 2025. If appointed, McLea...
Sep 16, 2024
Three Southwest Iowa Facilities Receive Recognition for Post-Acute Care for Stroke Patients
(Area) Three southwest Iowa facilities were recognized for participating in the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative, which aims to improve care for stroke ...
Sep 16, 2024
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Des Moines Officers Injured, Suspect Dead
(Des Moines, IA) -- Two Des Moines police officers are hospitalized after a shooting this morning on the East side. It started around 1:40 when police tried to stop a car near the 2500 block of Easton...
Sep 16, 2024
Sidney Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Incest Charges
(Sidney) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office arrested 81-year-old Ronald Dean Boyer, of Sidney, on four counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child 2nd Degree, one count of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, and five cou...
Sep 16, 2024
Creston Weekend Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report five-weekend arrests. On Friday, Police arrested 59-year-old Melody Ann Miller of Creston at 302 N Pine Street on charges of Animal Neglect w/Serious Injury or Death. M...
Sep 16, 2024
