Category Archives: Local News
Hands-free' Driving, Traffic Camera Ban Advances In Iowa Senate
(Des Moines) Drivers would be banned from holding a cell phone while behind the wheel under a bill in the Iowa Legislature. Traffic cameras would also be prohibited. Drivers could only use a phone whi...
Feb 14, 2024
Upstairs Interior work at the Atlantic Library to begin on March 4
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library plans to begin the upstairs interior updates project on Monday, March 4. The library will be open with limited or no access to the upstairs for the duration of t...
Feb 13, 2024
Sac County Sheriff's Office Investigate Alleged Threat on Snapchat
(Sac City) The Sac County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with an incident involving an alleged Snapchat photo of a gun. According to the Sac County Sheriff's office, on Monday, Febru...
Feb 13, 2024
Scholarships Available for Students Studying Healthcare
(Atlantic) Cass Health and its affiliate organizations have released their scholarship applications for the upcoming school year. Cass Health offers a $500 scholarship to a southwest Iowa student who ...
Feb 13, 2024
Page County Sheriff's Report
(Page Co) The Page County Sheriff's Office arrested Matthew Steven McClarnon, 53, of Braddyville, on January 29th for Threats of Terrorism, Interference with Officials Acts and Disorderly Conduct. Say...
Feb 13, 2024
Saydel Community School District Converting to Four-Day Week
(Des Moines) The Saydel Community School District is converting to a four-day week. The school board unanimously approved the move on Monday. The school year will start at the end of the Iowa State Fa...
Feb 13, 2024
CAM School Board Continues Discussion on Facilities Project
(Anita) The CAM Facilities Committee scheduled two more meetings later this month and another in March. The School Board discussed the facilities process on Monday night. CAM Schools Superintendent Pa...
Feb 13, 2024
Greenfield District #23 Representative says State Revenues are Surprisingly Higher
(Des Moines) Iowa House District #23 Representative Ray Sorensen of Greenfield says Friday is the first Funnel Week, and the deadline means it is do or die for bills that haven't passed out of a commi...
Feb 13, 2024
Gov. Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immed...
Feb 13, 2024
Iowa Launches Annual Best Burger Contest
(Des Moines, IA) -- The quest for Iowa's Best Burger is underway. New this year; previous winners can enter again... Kylie Peterson, Iowa Beef Industry Council. To qualify for the title of Iowa's Best...
Feb 12, 2024
