Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Union County Man Arrested on Harassment and Other Charges
(Creston) A Creston man faces multiple charges following his arrest on Wednesday. Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Isaac Wayne Hayes of Creston on Wednesday for violating a no-contact/protective or...
Tom Robinson Sep 26, 2024

Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report from September 13th through September 25th. Alexis Hoyt, 18, of Atlantic, was arrested September 25th for Operating While Intoxi...
Mandy Billings Sep 26, 2024

Possible Record-Breaking Fish Caught In Southern Iowa
(Appanoose County) A fish caught in southern Iowa's Appanoose County could be a record-breaker. Testing is underway on a black crappie pulled out of an Appanoose County Lake, but there's the catch: it...
Tom Robinson Sep 26, 2024

Pottawattamie County Supervisors Recognize County Assessor Penny Ravlin's Dedicated Service and Retirement
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday recognized County Assessor Penny Ravlin's dedicated service and retirement. Board Chair Susan Miller read Ravlin's letter of...
Mandy Billings Sep 26, 2024

September is Suicide Prevention Month: Atlantic Resident Tells Their Story
(Atlantic) September is Suicide Prevention Month, and last week, Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions team organized a community walk at Atlantic City Park to support the cause. The goal of the event w...
Tom Robinson Sep 26, 2024

Pool Safety Coordinator Chelsie Rush Reports to Atlantic Park Advisory Commission on Wednesday
(Atlantic) During an Atlantic Park Commission meeting, Chelsie Rush, Safety Coordinator, discussed the challenges faced during the previous pool season due to unpredictable weather conditions. Rush su...
Tom Robinson Sep 25, 2024

Atlantic School Board Approves Wireless Radio Bid; Tables Action on Selecting Superintendent Search Firm
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved a bid for wireless radios for each of the school buildings at Wednesday's Special Meeting. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said each school district is re...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024
Fatal Accident in Plymouth County
(Plymouth Co) A Hinton woman died in a two-vehicle accident in Plymouth County this (Wednesday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says 64-year-old Joann Martin, of Hinton, was driving a 2021 Chrysler Voy...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024
County deputy challenges sheriff's reelection bid, sues for alleged retaliation
A Guthrie County deputy running for sheriff in the November election is suing the sheriff and county attorney, alleging they've waged a politically motivated campaign to have him decertified as a poli...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Sep 25, 2024

DNR investigates manure spill near Doon, updates investigation of 'blue liquid,' other spills
(Area) A broken house coupling caused a spill of several thousand gallons of manure two miles southeast of Winding Meadows Dairy in Rock Valley. Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported on Tuesda...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Sep 25, 2024







