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Public Health Projects in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Public Health are working on a number of different projects. At the last Board of Supervisors meeting, Director Jotham Arbor says that they will be working o...
Chris Varney Dec 15, 2024

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Staff at Community 1st Credit Union
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Community 1st Credit Union on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, to welcome new staff. The Ambassadors welcomed Kelly Williams to her new role as...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
Advice on Tipping Service Providers during the Holidays
(Undated) -- It's the time of year when people consider tipping their service providers a little extra for the holidays. Bankrate Analyst Ted Rossman says a recent survey found that how much somebody ...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024

New Research Shows Vaping Quit Program Successful
(Undated) -- There's new research highlighting an effective way to quit vaping. Data in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows about half of 18 to 24 year olds were able to quite vaping thr...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024
Doctor Gives Advice On Dangerous Toys
(Undated) -- A doctor is giving advice on what toys to avoid for young children for safety reasons this holiday season. December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Adam Keating, a pediatrician for...
Mandy Billings Dec 15, 2024

Updated: Minor Injuries Reported in Suburban Rollover Accident Near Atlantic
(Atlantic) A single-vehicle rollover accident south of Atlantic resulted in minor injuries for the occupants of a 2011 Chevy Suburban on Friday afternoon. The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m....
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2024

Griswold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Announces Closure
(Griswold) Griswold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center announced their closure today. A statement on their Facebook page says, "It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of Griswold R...
Mandy Billings Dec 13, 2024

Pipeline opponents receive cease and desist letters from Summit
Several opponents of the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon sequestration pipeline have received letters on behalf of the company threatening lawsuits over perceived defamation, an environmental ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Dec 13, 2024
Nursing home worker convicted of sexual exploitation
A state-certified caregiver has been convicted of sexually exploiting a minor while employed by an Iowa nursing home. The defendant in the case, Martell Guider, is a 37-year-old male certified nursing...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Dec 13, 2024

Updated: Harlan Gas Leak All Clear
(Harlan) Shelby County Emergency Management says residents in the affected areas of the gas leak may now return to their homes and businesses. No special actions are required. **RETRIEVAL OF HOUSE KEY...
Mandy Billings Dec 13, 2024







