Category Archives: Local News
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Atlantic City Council Special Meeting Recap
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening to approve items that needed to be filed by December 1st. The first item approved was a resolution "Obligating funds from th...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2024

Rollover Accident North of Exira
(Exira) The driver of a dump truck and pup trailer hauling a load of sand escaped with minor injuries in a rollover accident near Exira. Audubon County Deputy Dave Beane tells KSOM/KS95 news the accid...
Tom Robinson Nov 26, 2024

"Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Scrooge Winner
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber's Annual Scrooge Contest was held the month of November. This year's contestants included Graydon Schmidt, Schmidt Family Funeral Home; Randy and Michelle Roy, Ran...
Tom Robinson Nov 26, 2024

Discussions Continue on Consolidation of Law Enforcement in Audubon County
(Audubon Co) Discussion continues on the consolidation of City and County Law Enforcement in Audubon County. Representatives from the City of Audubon met with the Audubon County Board of Supervisors o...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2024

2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments
(State) Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 138 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan's and their property from wildfires. The grants ...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2024

USDA Denies Iowa Governor Reynolds Summer Lunch Plan
(Des Moines, IA) -- The USDA has rejected Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' plan to provide monthly boxes of food to low-income households with school-aged children, opting for a monthly stipend for purchas...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2024

TSA Says You Can't Bring Thanksgiving Food On Your Flight
(Des Moines, IA) -- Wondering what foods you can't bring on your flight this Thanksgiving holiday? That's Jessica Mayle, regional spokesperson for the TSA. Turkey, stuffing and other items are OK. You...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2024

Red Oak Woman Arrested for Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 60-year-old Ruth Kristine Burns, of Red Oak, Monday evening in the 1600 block of East Summit Street. She was transported to the Montgomery County Jail ...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2024

Update: Runaway Trailer Causes Damage in Atlantic Neighborhood
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released more information on the incident involving a loose trailer that struck two vehicles, a pole and a house Monday evening. Eric Kardell, of Atlantic, wa...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2024

Atlantic Named Shop Local Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday
(Atlantic) Atlantic has been recognized as a Neighborhood Champion for the 11th year in a row by American Express. Atlantic will participate in the 14th Annual Small Business Saturday to support small...
Tom Robinson Nov 25, 2024







