Category Archives: Local News
Donald Trump Set for White House Return
(Washington, DC) Donald Trump is the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election. The former President, now President-elect, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in an election down to the swi...
Nov 6, 2024
Pettinger Regains Cass County Supervisor District #5 Seat
(Atlantic) Incumbent Cass County Supervisor Bernard Pettinger defeated Democratic challenger Phyllis Stakey for the District #5 Board of Supervisor seat. Pettinger garnered 838 votes to Stakey's 538. ...
Nov 6, 2024
CAM School Bond Issue Fails
(Anita) The CAM Community School District's bond issue failed 874 no votes To 697 yes. The measure needed a 60-percent super majority to pass. The measure would have authorized the district to contrac...
Nov 6, 2024
Cass County Voters Say "YES" To EMS
(Atlantic) Cass County voters overwhelmingly vote "Yes 'for EMS 4,883 yes, to 1506, no. In 2021, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 615, allowing counties to designate emergency medical ser...
Nov 6, 2024
Nunn Earns Second Term in 3rd Congressional District Race
(Des Moines) Republican Zach Nunn has won a second term representing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam. During a visit to a small business in Atlantic, Io...
Nov 6, 2024
Griswold Incumbent Republican Iowa House Representative Tom Moore Regains Seat
(Griswold) Incumbent Iowa House District #18 Representative Tom Moore earned his sixth term in the Iowa Legislature. The Griswold Republican defeated Democratic challenger and Villisca City Councilman...
Nov 5, 2024
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen Wins Third Term in Iowa Legislature
(Des Moines) District 23 State Representative Ray "Bubba" Sorensen earns a third term in the Iowa legislature. The Greenfield Republican defeated Democratic challenger Karen Varley 12,822 to 4,935. So...
Nov 5, 2024
Atlantic Splash Pad Project Complete
(Atlantic) In April 2023, fundraising efforts commenced for a new Splash Pad, and construction began earlier this summer. On Monday, November 4, Ali Pieken, Co-Chair of the committee, announced that t...
Nov 5, 2024
City of Atlantic reflects on accomplishments as new comprehensive plan starts to form
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic has been working hard to meet goals set forth through their comprehensive plan and a great deal of progress has been made in the past five years. The city is currently ...
Nov 5, 2024
2024 Grow Another Row Season Concludes with Success in Cass County
(Cass Co.) The 2024 season of Cass County's "Grow Another Row" program has wrapped up another fruitful year, fostering community connection and supporting local food access. Community Wellness Coordin...
Nov 5, 2024
