Category Archives: Local News
Iowa AG Only State Leader Set to Speak at the GOP
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is set to speak at the GOP Convention in Milwaukee. She will be endorsing former president Donald Trump. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will also attend the ...
Jul 15, 2024
Rural Broadband Buildout Helping Older Americans Overcome Challenges
(NAFB) As we get older and begin thinking about what's important to us, many in rural America start thinking about things like Social Security and paying for living expenses like food and medicine. AA...
Jul 14, 2024
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Bike Farm
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by the BikeFarm on Thursday, July 11th, 2024. The ambassadors gathered to view their new building. Steve Anderson runs a full-service bike ...
Jul 14, 2024
Five Southwest Iowa Counties Under Excessive Heat Warning
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines states an excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page Counties from noon today to 8:00 p.m. on M...
Jul 14, 2024
Update: Multiple Reports: Shooter Had Explosive Materials In Car, At Residence
(Butler, PA) Multiple reports say the shooter behind former President Trump's assassination attempt had explosive materials in his car and at his residence. Authorities used the gun found at the scene...
Jul 13, 2024
Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries partner with Homes for Iowa to build five new homes for disaster impacted communities
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries have teamed up with Homes for Iowa to construct five new homes for Iowans affected by disasters. As part of a rapid response ...
Jul 13, 2024
Cass County Rabbit Table Raffle Continues
(Atlantic) The 75th Annual Cass County Fair is less than two weeks away. Cass County Rabbit Show Superintendent Justin Retallic announced he will continue the Rabbit table raffle again this year. Reta...
Jul 13, 2024
Overnight Road Closure on EB I-80 at Van Meter Interchange Scheduled for July 15
(Creston) You may notice a delay on eastbound Interstate 80 near Van Meter (exit 113) overnight from 10 p.m. on Monday, July 15, until 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, weather permitting. The Iowa Depar...
Jul 12, 2024
Union County Man Arrested on Assault and Other Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 57-year-old Christian Payne Daugherty of Creston on multiple charges on Thursday. According to the report, Officer arrested Daugherty at 1002 N. Walnut Street for Dis...
Jul 12, 2024
Atlantic RAGBRAI Street Closures, Entertainment, and More
(Atlantic) The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee is ready to entertain cyclists, visitors, and community members at "AtlantiPalooza" on Monday, July 22, 2024. "Our Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee comprises 20 com...
Jul 12, 2024
