Category Archives: Local News
Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Some areas of northwest Iowa received more than half a year's worth of rain during the final week of June, leading to significant flooding conditions, according to the latest Water Summar...
Jul 11, 2024
State Fair Bird Flu Cancellations
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa State Fair is canceling two attractions because of concerns about the avian flu in dairy cattle. The Milking Parlor and the "I Milked a Cow" experience will not be a part ...
Jul 11, 2024
Audubon City Council Approves Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance
(Audubon) In response to numerous complaints about fireworks usage, the Audubon City Council approved an amendment to Ordinance No. 739, titled "Fireworks". According to the minutes from the meeting o...
Jul 11, 2024
Randolph Woman Arrested for Public Intoxication
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 45-year-old Christie Marie Alley, of Randolph, this (Thursday) morning for Public Intoxication. Alley was transported to the Montgomery County Jail whe...
Jul 11, 2024
Bondurant Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
(Des Moines) Sarah Rahm, age 39, of Bondurant, was sentenced on July 2, 2024, after pleading guilty to Tampering With Records (Aggravated Misdemeanor) following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance ...
Jul 11, 2024
First Whitney Bank & Trust Donates $2.5 Million to Vision Atlantic's Transformative Project
(Atlantic) First Whitney Bank & Trust has led donation efforts for Vision Atlantic's transformative project, donating a substantial $2.5 million towards efforts to bring a housing development, new...
Jul 11, 2024
Shelby County Fair Events for Thursday
(Shelby Co) Judging of the 4-H/FFA Poultry and Open Class Non-Livestock Departments begins at 8:30 this morning at the Shelby County Fair. 4-H/FFA Cats and Small Pets judging begins at 9:00 a.m., foll...
Jul 11, 2024
Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith Provides Update on RAGBRAI's Overnight Stay in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith, speaking at the Atlantic City Council meeting, stated that all housing needs are met for RAGBRAI's overnight stay in Atlantic on July 22. B...
Jul 10, 2024
Atlantic School Board Receives Report from Director of Student Services
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board Wednesday night received a report from Stacey Schmidt, Director of Student Services. Schmidt said she started last week and hit the ground running. Director of Stu...
Jul 10, 2024
Atlantic City Council Approves Camblin Hills Development Plat Map and Zoning Change
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council followed the Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. It approved Vision Atlantic's Camblin Hills Development Plat Map and zoning change from R-2 ...
Jul 10, 2024
