Category Archives: Local News
Portion of Horn Avenue in Guthrie County Closed for Bridge Repairs
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Engineer's Office says Horn Avenue will close today between 160th Street and 170th Street for bridge repairs. It is expected to be closed for approximately 30 days.
Feb 19, 2026
Updated: Plea Agreement Reached: Alison Dorsey Pleads Guilty to One Charge
(Cass Co.) A plea agreement has been reached in the State of Iowa's case against Alison Elaine Dorsey, a former daycare provider from Massena. Sentencing is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 9:30 a....
Feb 19, 2026
Creston Police Arrest Man for Attempted Burglary
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 26-year-old Noah Alexander Young, homeless, at 302 N. Pine Street for 3rd-degree attempted burglary. Authorities transported Young to the Union County ...
Feb 19, 2026
Winter Storm Warning Expanded Across Western and Central Iowa; Heavy Snow Expected Tonight
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded to include Cass, Audubon, Shelby, Guthrie, Crawford, and Carroll counties, with hazardous conditions expected from 3:00 p.m. today through 6:00 a....
Feb 19, 2026
Iowa Legislature Advances Budget, Trucking, and Raw Milk Bills; Former First Lady Remembered and Highway Honor Proposed
Bill To Maintain Budget Spending Levels Advances In Legislature (Des Moines, IA) -- A bill that would establish protocols if the legislature can't pass a budget is advancing. Iowa Republican lawmakers...
Feb 19, 2026
Adair County Board Freezes Supervisor Wages for FY27
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a motion for a zero-percent wage increase for the Board of Supervisors for FY27. Supervisor Michael Christoffersen explained that the General...
Feb 19, 2026
Latest Update: Volunteers Needed for "The Wall That Heals"
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update on the need for volunteers for The Wall That Heals, which is coming to Pottawattamie County over Memorial Day weeke...
Feb 19, 2026
Atlantic City Administrator Says Property Tax Levy Expected to Decrease for FY27
(Atlantic) - Atlantic City Administrator John Lund told the City Council on Wednesday that the property tax levy is expected to decrease as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Lund said sched...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Hiring of Parks and Recreation Director
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Director. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund stated the Mayor, Council, and public have made it clear...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Sunnyside Pool Fee Increases
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved changes to the Sunnyside Swimming Pool Fees and Applicability Provisions at Wednesday's meeting. At its February 3, 2026, meeting, the Personnel & Fin...
Feb 18, 2026
