Category Archives: Local News
Harlan Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover on Interstate 880 in Pottawattamie County
(Pottawattamie Co.) A Harlan man died in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Pottawattamie County Tuesday morning The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at the 9.6 mile marker of Interstat...
Jun 18, 2026
City: Code enforcement officer used city funds to buy a TV to watch at work
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A City of Harlan employee who purchased a television for his office with city money was fired after refusing the city's request that he resign, according to state records. Stat...
Jun 18, 2026
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Red Oak
(Red Oak) An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Red Oak. On Wednesday, June 17, at approximately 7:54 p.m., officers with the Red Oak Police Department were dispatched to 905 Highland...
Jun 18, 2026
Registration for the Annual Freedom Festival "Burger Battle" is June 26
(Atlantic) Registration is open for the second annual "Burger Battle" grill-off at the second annual "Freedom Festival" at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic on July 4. Committee member Spencer Walton says th...
Jun 18, 2026
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Cass and Decatur Counties
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Cass and Decatur Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 5, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds' proc...
Jun 18, 2026
Clarinda Business Park Earns Iowa Certified Site Designation
(Clarinda) The Hugh and Maxine Loudon Business Park in Clarinda has earned an Iowa Certified Site designation through the Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) Certified Site program, joining a...
Jun 18, 2026
Atlantic Rotary to Host Pancake Flight Breakfast on Saturday, July 4
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Rotary 4th of July Flight Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at the Atlantic Airport, located at 59706 Airport Road just west of Atlantic. Breakfast featuring ...
Jun 18, 2026
Four Arrested in Cass County on Drug Charges, Warrants, and Interference with Official Acts
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reported four recent arrests. Crystal Marie Paroda, 43, of Lewis, was arrested on June 14th on two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance. Paroda was ...
Jun 18, 2026
Registration Open for Senator Ernst's Small Business Expo
(Des Moines, IA) -- Registration is now open for an Iowa small business expo later this month hosted by Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. Senator Ernst's fourth annual Entrepreneur Expo will start at 8 a....
Jun 18, 2026
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Visit Sunnyside Pool
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited Sunnyside Pool on Tuesday, June 16th to learn about the many new amenities, events, and improvements that continue to make the faci...
Jun 18, 2026
