Category Archives: Local News
Embers From Brush Fire Blamed for Grass Fire in Cass County
(Atlantic) Atlantic firefighters responded to a grass fire near 620th and Memphis Road on Wednesday afternoon. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon says embers from an old brush pi...
Mar 06, 2024
Heavy Presence of Law Enforcement on Roadways in Montgomery County St Patrick's Day Weekend
(Montgomery Co) The Red Oak Police Department will be teaming up with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for the St. Patrick's Day Holiday. From March 13-2...
Mar 06, 2024
Ribbon Cutting held for Atlantic Liquor
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting for Atlantic Liquor this (Wednesday) morning. Atlantic Liquor, located at 411 Chestnut Street, is owned by Sunny Si...
Mar 06, 2024
Splash Pad Construction Delayed Citing Timeline Constraints
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Splashpad committee agrees with Snyder and Associates, the project engineers, to initiate bidding later in the year. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund says the most signifi...
Mar 06, 2024
Creston Police Report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 27-year-old Megan Elizabeth Bando of Creston on Tuesday at 1700 Townline. Police transported Bando to the Union County Jail for OWI's 1st Offense. Authorities set her...
Mar 06, 2024
Atlantic City Council Accepts Sanitary Sewer Project Bid
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project contract on Wednesday night. The decision followed a public hearing, approval of the project specifications, and b...
Mar 06, 2024
Grassley Bill Would Put Restrictions on Xylazine
(Washington, DC) U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says momentum for passing his bipartisan bill to impose new xylazine restrictions is growing. The Iowa Republican introduced the bill with Nevada Democrat ...
Mar 06, 2024
Biden Wins Iowa Democratic Caucus
(Des Moines) President Biden has won the Iowa Caucus. With his Super Tuesday win, he will be awarded most state delegates. Biden is expected to clinch the nomination later this month. The win comes af...
Mar 06, 2024
"Retail Coach" Representative Optimistic About Retail and Restaurant Prospects for Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council hired "Retail Coach" two years ago to help with retail recruitment and development in Atlantic. Retail Coach is a consulting firm that municipalities hire to recru...
Mar 05, 2024
Bonnie and Clyde Fun Run Event Discussed at Guthrie County Supervisors Meeting
(Guthrie Co) The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors discussed a temporary closure of White Pole Road on April 20th for the Bonnie and Clyde Fun Run. This year is the 90th anniversary of the bank robb...
Mar 05, 2024
