Category Archives: Local News
Three Teens Dead and One Hospitalized In Des Moines After Massive Car Crash
(Des Moines) Three teens died, and one was hospitalized after a violent crash in Des Moines this week. The crash occurred at the 600 Block of Davis Avenue; the driver ran a stop sign. All four teens w...
May 24, 2024
Update: National Weather Service Identifies EF4 Damage in Greenfield and Southern Adair County
(Adair Co) The National Weather Service has updated their survey results and have identified EF4 damage in Greenfield and southern Adair County. Further refinement is possible in the days to come. The...
May 23, 2024
National EMS Week: Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future - Cass County Residents Encouraged to Vote Yes to Making EMS an Essential Service
(Atlantic) This week is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, a time to recognize, thank and support all the people who provide emergency medical care to our communities. Dr. Elaine Berry an...
May 23, 2024
Update: National Weather Service Confirms Three Tornadoes in Montgomery County - EF0, EF1, EF3
(Montgomery County) The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes in Montgomery County. An EF1 tornado developed near Evergreen Avenue and tracked over open fields toward the northeast. E...
May 23, 2024
Three Tornadoes Cause Damage in Adams County on Tuesday
(Corning) Adams County Emergency Management Administrator Bill Lyddon says three tornadoes swept through Adams County on Tuesday. Lyddon says the damage is mainly in the rural areas of the county. He ...
May 23, 2024
Williams Presented with Spirit of Volunteerism Award at Cass Health
(Atlantic) Cass Health is proud to announce that Michele Williams, RN is the newest recipient of the Cass Health Spirit of Volunteerism Award. Williams began working at Cass Health in July 1997, and m...
May 23, 2024
Damage Assessment Continues in Montgomery County from Tuesday's Tornado
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Hamman released an initial damage assessment caused by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this week. Hamman says (28) resid...
May 23, 2024
Updated: Adams County Sheriff's Office Releases Identity of Victim Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
(Corning) The Adams County Sheriff's Office released the name of the woman who died when high winds blew her vehicle off the roadway. The Sheriff's Office identified the woman as 46-year-old Monica Za...
May 23, 2024
Updated: Joint Unified Command Releases Number of Fatalities and Injuries Following Greenfield Tornado
(Greenfield) Joint Unified Command is saddened to announce that four fatalities and at least 35 injuries were the result of the tornado that impacted the Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa, area during th...
May 22, 2024
Atlantic School Board Approves Classified Support Staff Union Contract for 24-25
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved the Classified Support Staff Union Contract for 2024-25 at their meeting Wednesday evening. Board Member Laura McLean explained the salary increases.... I...
May 22, 2024
