Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Reynolds appoints Christine Hensley to Iowa Board of Regents
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced Christine Hensley's appointment to the Iowa Board of Regents. Early in her career, Hensley worked closely with developers on affordable hou...
Sep 27, 2024
Johnston Middle School Lockdown After Weapon Report
(Johnston) A student at Johnston Middle School was taken into custody following a report of a weapon spotted in a bathroom. The school went into lockdown at 2:48 p.m. No weapon was found. The lockdown...
Sep 27, 2024
Attorney General Bird Sues Global Fiberglass Solutions Over Abandoned Wind Turbine Blades
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a lawsuit against Global Fiberglass Solutions (GFS) and its executives, Donald Lilly and Ronald Albrecht, for violations of Iowa's solid ...
Sep 27, 2024
Ag Ventures Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Vision Atlantic
(Atlantic) Ag Ventures Foundation (AgVA), a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mason City, IA, recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Vision Atlantic to support the outdoor classrooms in the new Lakin Found...
Sep 26, 2024
Union County Man Arrested on Harassment and Other Charges
(Creston) A Creston man faces multiple charges following his arrest on Wednesday. Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Isaac Wayne Hayes of Creston on Wednesday for violating a no-contact/protective or...
Sep 26, 2024
Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report from September 13th through September 25th. Alexis Hoyt, 18, of Atlantic, was arrested September 25th for Operating While Intoxi...
Sep 26, 2024
Possible Record-Breaking Fish Caught In Southern Iowa
(Appanoose County) A fish caught in southern Iowa's Appanoose County could be a record-breaker. Testing is underway on a black crappie pulled out of an Appanoose County Lake, but there's the catch: it...
Sep 26, 2024
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Recognize County Assessor Penny Ravlin's Dedicated Service and Retirement
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday recognized County Assessor Penny Ravlin's dedicated service and retirement. Board Chair Susan Miller read Ravlin's letter of...
Sep 26, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Month: Atlantic Resident Tells Their Story
(Atlantic) September is Suicide Prevention Month, and last week, Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions team organized a community walk at Atlantic City Park to support the cause. The goal of the event w...
Sep 26, 2024
Pool Safety Coordinator Chelsie Rush Reports to Atlantic Park Advisory Commission on Wednesday
(Atlantic) During an Atlantic Park Commission meeting, Chelsie Rush, Safety Coordinator, discussed the challenges faced during the previous pool season due to unpredictable weather conditions. Rush su...
Sep 25, 2024
