Category Archives: Local News
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Mar 05, 2024
NWS Says Iowa "Extremely Combustible" Right Now
(Des Moines,) The Iowa countryside is currently "extremely combustible," according to National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donovan. He says Iowans can expect more red flag warnings until fields ...
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...
Mar 05, 2024
