Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Cass County Supervisors Approve ARPA funds for Splash Pad Project; Set Public Hearing Dates on FY25 Tax Levy and to Declare EMS an Essential Service
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved allocating ARPA funds for the Atlantic Splash Pad project. The ARPA funding is in the amount of $10,000. Splashpad Committee Chair Jeremy Butler...
Mandy Billings Mar 05, 2024

Fremont County Man Dies in Grain Bin Accident
(Tabor) A man died while helping unload grain in Fremont County. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says it happened Monday at the grain bin site at 2922 120th Street. According to the report, 94-yea...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2024

Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released their arrest report from February 14th through March 2nd. Tami Schulz, 52, of Atlantic, was arrested February 14th for Theft 1st and Counterfeiting/F...
Mandy Billings Mar 05, 2024

Fire Destroys Dexfield Diner in Redfield: GoFundMe Effort Underway to Help Staff
(Redfield) A devastating fire destroyed the Dexfield Diner and Pub in Redfield, Iowa, on February 26, impacting the community and its staff. To support the affected staff and their families who have l...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2024

Update: Deshawna Green has been Safely Located
Update: Seventeen-year-old Deshawna Green has been safely located. Law enforcement thanks the public for their assistance. (Marshalltown) The Iowa Department of Public Safety is issuing an Endangered ...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2024

Updated: Kathy Somers Officially Announces Re-election for Cass County Auditor
(Atlantic) Kathy Somers announced she will run for re-election as Cass County Auditor in the June 4, 2024 Republican primary. Somers was elected to fill a vacancy following Dale Sunderman's retirement...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2024

Red Oak Man Arrested on Harassment Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 48-year-old Jason Neal Beacham of Red Oak on Monday in the 2400 Block of North 8th Street on a 1st-degree harassment charge. Officers transported Beacham to the Montg...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2024

Atlantic Announces 2024 RAGBRAI Theme
(Atlantic) The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee is ready to entertain cyclists, visitors and community members alike at "Atlantipalooza" on Monday, July 22, 2024. Kelsey Beschorner, Publicity Committee Memb...
Mandy Billings Mar 04, 2024

Page County Sheriff's Report
(Page Co) The Page County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report from February 15th through March 3rd. Cameron Craig Hilligorss (24) of Shenandoah was booked into the Page County Jail on Februa...
Mandy Billings Mar 04, 2024

Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office Investigating Car Jacking and Shooting
(Pottawattamie Co) Two people were taken into custody following a car jacking and shooting in Pottawattamie County. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office says on Sunday, March 3rd, at around 8:00 ...
Mandy Billings Mar 04, 2024







