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Fatal Accident in Jackson County
(Jackson Co.) One person died following a single-vehicle accident in Jackson County Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 3:00 p.m. at 17th Street and 484th Avenue, wes...
Mandy Billings May 02, 2026

Clarinda Police Department Reports Sexual Abuse Arrest
(Clarinda) The Clarinda Police Department arrested Jody Lee Lisk, age 42, of Clarinda, on Friday on a charge of sexual abuse in the second degree, a class B felony involving a minor. Lisk is currently...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026

Update on Carter Lake Homicide Investigation
(Carter Lake) A 63-year-old Omaha man found dead in a Carter Lake hotel room has been identified. At approximately 9:47 PM on Tuesday, police officers in Lincoln, Nebraska responded to a disturbance a...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026

Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces 'farm to faucet' water quality package
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a water quality funding package Friday that she said will move existing funding and add additional funds to renovate and expand water quality i...
Iowa Capital Dispatch May 01, 2026

Updated: Rescue Crews Called to Semi vs Pickup Accident in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Rescue crews were called to a two-vehicle accident at Highway 83 and Front Street on the west edge of Atlantic at 2:45 p.m. Friday. Cass County Deputy Kyle Quist said the accident involved ...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026

Camp Invention Returns to Atlantic
(Atlantic) A one-of-a-kind STEM camp, Camp Invention, is coming back to Atlantic this summer. Camp Invention is June 8-12 and is open to Kindergarten through 6th grade students. Becky Reinig, Atlantic...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026
Little Sioux Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
(Council Bluffs) A Little Sioux man was sentenced on April 21st to 50 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child pornography. According to public court document...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026

CAM Elementary S.T.E.M. Program Receives Grant from Schildberg Construction Company for Modernization and Growth
(Massena) Schildberg Construction Company recently presented the CAM Elementary S.T.E.M. program with a grant to modernize seating and accommodate all learners. Diane Brahms is a S.T.E.M. and TAG teac...
Tom Robinson May 01, 2026

Cass Health Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Promotes More Good Days, Together
(Atlantic) Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions program is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month by embracing this year's theme, "More Good Days, Together." Mental health matters at every st...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026

Walnut Splash Pad to Remain Closed This Summer; Fire Department Will Not Be Filling Private Pools
(Walnut) The City of Walnut has announced that its splash pad will remain closed for the upcoming summer season due to water conservation efforts. City officials say they have been working extensively...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2026







