Category Archives: Local News
Adair County Board Freezes Supervisor Wages for FY27
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a motion for a zero-percent wage increase for the Board of Supervisors for FY27. Supervisor Michael Christoffersen explained that the General...
Feb 19, 2026
Latest Update: Volunteers Needed for "The Wall That Heals"
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update on the need for volunteers for The Wall That Heals, which is coming to Pottawattamie County over Memorial Day weeke...
Feb 19, 2026
Atlantic City Administrator Says Property Tax Levy Expected to Decrease for FY27
(Atlantic) - Atlantic City Administrator John Lund told the City Council on Wednesday that the property tax levy is expected to decrease as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Lund said sched...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Hiring of Parks and Recreation Director
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Director. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund stated the Mayor, Council, and public have made it clear...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Sunnyside Pool Fee Increases
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved changes to the Sunnyside Swimming Pool Fees and Applicability Provisions at Wednesday's meeting. At its February 3, 2026, meeting, the Personnel & Fin...
Feb 18, 2026
After arrest, Nebraska license revocation, Iowa nurse agrees to suspension
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nurse landed a job in a Fremont County nursing home last fall, six weeks after Nebraska officials revoked his nursing privileges for incompetence, using drugs while on ...
Feb 18, 2026
Three Candidates Announce Intentions to Run for Vacant Seat on Atlantic School Board
(Atlantic) Three candidates have officially declared their intention to run for the open seat on the Atlantic School Board. The vacancy arose after Laura McLean announced last month that she would be ...
Feb 18, 2026
Harlan City Council Approves Amendments to Snow Emergency Parking Ordinance
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council on Tuesday evening approved the final reading amending the snow emergency violations. In the event of a snow emergency, no person shall park, abandon, or leave unatten...
Feb 18, 2026
Adair County Moves to Repeal Pipeline Ordinance
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors has begun the process of repealing its pipeline ordinance. Adair County used Shelby County's ordinance as a model when creating its own. Supervisor Jo...
Feb 18, 2026
OWI, Assault, Warrant Arrest and Drug Charges Among Incidents in Adams County
(Adams Co.) Authorities reported several arrests in Adams County between February 2 and February 15 Sheldon Starr, 28, of Corning was arrested on February 2nd for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offen...
Feb 18, 2026
