Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Clinton County Crash Claims One Life
(Clinton County) One person died in a fiery crash in Clinton County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at 2771 190th Street in DeWitt. Authorities did not ...
Tom Robinson Apr 16, 2026

Bagley Needs Financial Help From County For Demolished Homes
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The town of Bagley, Iowa in northern Guthrie County is working towards demolishing old and worn down houses but needs financial assistance from the county. At Tuesday's Supervi...
Chris Varney Apr 16, 2026

Atlantic City Council Approves Sale of City Owned Property
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council reviewed and approved the sale of the city-owned property at 411 Birch Street. The vacant lot assessed at $5,760 has received a bid from Paul and Kristi Wegner, fr...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Atlantic City Council Approves Capital Improvement Plan: Pay Increases, Sick Leave, and Retirement Benefits
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the proposed 2027-2037 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on Wednesday. The approval followed a Public Hearing. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Middle School Student Identified After Attempted Entry at Schuler Elementary; No Threat Found
(Atlantic) Earlier today (Wednesday, April 15), the Cass County Communications Center received a report of an unknown individual outside Schuler Elementary who appeared to be attempting to gain access...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Glenwood Arrest Report
Hanna Lucille Sapienza, age 25 from Thurman, IA was arrested on Tyson Street in Glenwood on Tuesday, April 14 at 10:10 pm for Harassment, 2nd degree. There was no bond assessed. Lyndsay Anne Bogacz, a...
Chris Varney Apr 15, 2026

Adair County Board Approves FY2027 Budget and Salary Increases for Elected Officials
(Greenfield) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved the FY2027 budget during their Wednesday morning meeting. They also approved salary increases for elected officials. Adair County Auditor Ma...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Riverside Schools Announce Superintendent Finalists, Set April 22 Interviews
(Oakland) The Riverside Community School District has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent. Brian Christiansen Alynn Coppock Beau Jacobsen. As part of the selection process, ea...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Nominations Open for 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest
(Clive, Iowa) The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. Nominations run from April 15 through June 1, giving both cust...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
(Des Moines) The annual Urban Forestry Awards luncheon celebrates communities, campuses, and utilities that show a strong commitment to the value of trees. This year's awards were presented on April 8...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026







