Category Archives: Local News
NOAA Reports EF2 Tornadoes in Union County
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines rates the Tornadoes that struck Union and Madison Counties on Friday, April 26, an EF2. According to the Weather Service, from 6:52 p.m. to 7:08...
Apr 28, 2024
Montgomery County Man arrested on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 28-year-old Dylan Elwood Taylor of Red Oak this morning in the 2000 block of Commerce Drive for a valid Montgomery County Warrant for 2nd-degree theft, a Class D Felo...
Apr 28, 2024
A Few Thunderstorms Possible Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says there is considerable uncertainty about whether severe weather will occur today, as cloud cover and showers may limit storm activity. The main window for...
Apr 28, 2024
Experts Explain Statement on Bird Flu Virus Detection in Milk
(San Antonio, TX) -- The FDA has found signs of the bird flu in milk that was bought at grocery stores, but experts say that's misleading. Baylor infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez says that pa...
Apr 28, 2024
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with Speedforce Internet Cafe
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Justen and Tara Templeman, owners of Speedforce Internet Caf, on Friday April 26th, 2024, to celebrate the new business located on Chestnut S...
Apr 28, 2024
Leave Wildlife Babies Where They Belong --- In the Wild
(Area) Wildlife baby season has arrived in Iowa. John Lorenzen, with the DNR Office in Lewis, said fawns, for example, will start dropping soon and it is tempting to pick up a baby fawn if you find on...
Apr 28, 2024
Atlantic Has Talent Show Set for August 3
(Atlantic) Singers, dancers, comedians, and others displaying their special talents will take the stage at the Atlantic's Got Talent contest on August 3 at the Bandshell in Sunnyside Park. Steph Steff...
Apr 28, 2024
Clean up Begins Following Damaging Tornado Event in West Central Iowa
(Harlan) On Saturday, the cleanup began in several counties in west central Iowa following a massive tornado that destroyed houses and outbuildings in Minden. The tornado continued north, causing exte...
Apr 27, 2024
Storm Report for Western Iowa Released
(Omaha) Tornadoes swept through western Iowa on Friday, leveling outbuildings and homes. The storm system caused extensive damage in eastern Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa. *4:35 p.m. To...
Apr 27, 2024
Four Injuries Reported in Pottawattamie County Storm Outbreak
(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County Emergency Management reports at least four people were injured in the tornado outbreak in Pottawattamie County. On April 26th, Pottawattamie County experien...
Apr 27, 2024
