Category Archives: Local News
Elite Octane Pledges $250,000 to Vision Atlantic's Transformative Project
(Atlantic) Elite Octane has pledged a generous donation of $250,000 to Vision Atlantic's transformative project, which will bring a housing development, new childcare center, and YMCA expansion to Atl...
Sep 09, 2024
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) Two men were arrested on drug charges in Adair County. The Stuart Police Department arrested 44-year-old Anthony Pointer II, of Omaha, Nebraska, following a traffic stop on August 30th for ...
Sep 09, 2024
Congressman Nunn Proposes Legislations to Tackle "Pig Butchering" Scams
(Des Moines) Congressman Zach Nunn has introduced a bill to strengthen law enforcement's ability to combat financial fraud. They will focus on the "pig butchering" scam, which preys on investors with ...
Sep 09, 2024
DNR Stocking Channel Catfish at Three Area Lakes
(Lewis) Normally, channel catfish are stocked in southwest Iowa on odd years from the Lake Rathbun Hatchery. The DNR stocked lakes in the state's southwest region, but the incubator was short of fish,...
Sep 09, 2024
Update: 12-Year Old Charged Regarding Social Media Threat to Atlantic Community School District
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department will have a heightened presence at the Atlantic Community School District buildings this week. On Sunday, the Atlantic Police Department received a report of ...
Sep 08, 2024
Fire Destroys Residential Structure in Red Oak
(Red Oak) The Red Oak, Elliott, and Stanton Fire Departments responded to a residential structure fire at 205 E-Market Street in Red Oak. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 3:23 a...
Sep 08, 2024
Updated: Fatal Plane Crash In Indiana Claims the Lives of Four People From Iowa
(Anderson, Indiana) The four people killed in the September 6 plane crash in Madison County, Indiana, are all from Iowa. According to the press release, a call came in at 09:50 AM to County Dispatch a...
Sep 08, 2024
APD Releases Statement Regarding Social Media Post Threatening Atlantic School District
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department has been informed of a social media post that threatened the Atlantic Community School district. Police Chief Devan Hogue stated, "Our agency, along with the ...
Sep 08, 2024
Sixth Annual Youth Fishing Derby Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County Conservation Board released the sixth annual fishing derby winners at Cold Springs Park on Saturday, September 7. Three prizes were awarded, including the most overall weigh...
Sep 08, 2024
Water Summary Update: Decreased rainfall in August shows a return to dry conditions
(Des Moines) Consistent above-normal rainfall during the summer months slowed in August, resulting in a return of dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update. The preliminary statewid...
Sep 08, 2024
