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Atlantic Chamber Announces Featured Band for RAGBRAI 2024 In Atlantic
(Atlantic) On Tuesday morning, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Pork Tornadoes will be the featured band for RAGRAI's overnight stay in Atlantic on Monday night, July 22. Multiple ...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024
South Dakota Man Injured in Monona County Accident
(Monona Co) A South Dakota man was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Monona County Monday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says at approximately 10:09 p.m., a 2012 Honda Accord, driven by David Marti...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2024

Updated: Fertilizer Spill in Montgomery County Reaches East Nishnabotna River
(Red Oak) On March 11, New Cooperative in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release on-site early Monday morning. Approximately 1,500 tons of liquid nitrogen fertili...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Arrest Report
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office released its latest arrest report from February 2 through February 29. Feb. 2: Brian Scott White, 47, of Harlan, IA, was arrested following a traffic stop o...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024
Sioux City Woman Charged In Machete Attack
(Sioux City) A 37-year-old Sioux City woman is facing several charges for a machete attack over the weekend. Iona Lasley was arraigned in Woodbury County District Court yesterday on charges that inclu...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024

CAM School Board Delays Decision on School Calendar: Discuss Facilities Process
(Anita) The CAM School Board is delaying its decision on the 2025 school calendar. CAM, like many schools, is waiting for the state legislature to decide on the school start date. The CAM School Board...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024

Tyson Foods Plant In Perry to Close Permanently
(Perry) Tyson Foods has announced that its pork plant in Perry will close permanently. The decision was a difficult one, and the company has expressed that they understand the impact it will have on t...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024

SUV/Motorcycle Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Police responded to a motorcycle/SUV crash in Red Oak. According to the report, the accident happened at 4:15 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 34 and Broadway. Jarrett Maynes of Red Oak, ...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2024

Shelby County Primary Election Information: Auditor Mark Maxwell Announces He Is Not Seeking Reelection
(Shelby Co) Shelby County Auditor Mark Maxwell announced he will not be filing papers to run in this year's primary election. Maxwell said he is truly grateful for the trust Shelby County has shown by...
Mandy Billings Mar 11, 2024
Older Adults Can Save Tax Dollars Many Ways This Tax Season
(Undated) -- Older adults have many advantages when it comes to saving tax dollars. Neil Frankel, a longtime CPA with his own practice in New York City, says the standard deduction is higher for peopl...
Mandy Billings Mar 11, 2024







