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CCLA Hosting Pizza, Puzzles, & Pub Night on April 20
(Atlantic) The Cass County Library Association (CCLA) will hold a Pizza, Puzzle & Pub Night on Saturday, April 20 at the Venue in Atlantic to raise funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library pro...
Mandy Billings Mar 17, 2024

Gas Prices Higher
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose three cents to an average of $3.17 across Iowa, down six cents from one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.40...
Tom Robinson Mar 17, 2024

Cass County 4-H 2024 Pancake Supper and Silent Auction a Success
(Cass Co) The Cass County 4-H Endowment committee would like to thank everyone who attended or donated to the Cass County 4-H Endowment during the Pancake Supper and Silent Auction on Tuesday, March 1...
Mandy Billings Mar 15, 2024

Updated: Funeral Services Set for Mr. James "Jim" Tyler
Mr. James "Jim" Richard Tyler, age 99, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. James (Jim) Richard Tyler was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on August 3, ...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024

Audubon County Sheriff's Report
(Audubon Co) Two people were arrested on drug charges in Audubon County after a search warrant was conducted at their residence on March 1st. The Audubon County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Natha...
Mandy Billings Mar 15, 2024

Nitrogen Storage Tank Spill Causes Extensive Fish Kill in 50 mile Stretch of the East Nishnabotna River
(Red Oak) The investigation continues into the liquid nitrogen fertilizer discharged from a Red Oak's above-ground storage tank valve. Authorities say 265,000 gallons of 32-percent solution discharged...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024

Iowa 333 Near Hamburg to Close April 1
(Hamburg) If you drive on Iowa 333 near Hamburg you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that could impact your trip. Beginning on Monday, April 1, weather permitting, crews will close the roa...
Mandy Billings Mar 15, 2024

Creston Police Report Three Arrests
(Creston) A Creston man faces assault charges. Creston Police arrested 55-year-old Terry Lee Kelley early this morning at his residence for Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st - Degree. Officers transported K...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024

Produce in the Park Hires New Market Manager
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Market Manager, Maria Miller. Miller will oversee the coordination and marketing of Produce in the Park as well as four holida...
Mandy Billings Mar 15, 2024
Land Values Face Downward Pressure
(NAFB) The land market in March is certainly not as warm as this winter has been, according to Doug Hensley, the President of Real Estate Services with Hertz Farm Management. He says the slow grind lo...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024







