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DEA to Host 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th
(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The DEA is partnering with more ...
Mandy Billings Oct 8, 2026

Adair County Supervisors Approve CASH Annual Financial Report
(Adair Co.) Adair County Auditor Ruthie Smith presented the CASH Annual Financial Report to the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday. Smith said the revenues totaled around $28 million-817 dollars and th...
Mandy Billings Oct 8, 2026

Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Lease Renewal for Avoca Courthouse
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved the lease renewal with the City of Avoca and the Newtown Avoca Historical Society for the Avoca Courthouse. Supervisor Chair ...
Mandy Billings Oct 8, 2026

Hinson, Turek Square-Off In Iowa Senate Debate
(Des Moines, IA) -- The candidates running for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat met up in their first debate Wednesday night. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Representative Jos...
Tom Robinson Oct 8, 2026

Treasurer Smith Announces $450 Million Returned Through Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
(Des Moines) State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Wednesday the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has officially surpassed $450 million returned to current and former Iowans since the program began. Great Iowa...
Mandy Billings Oct 8, 2026

Atlantic Police Reserves Rod James and Devin Mayne Sworn In at Atlantic City Council Meeting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department welcomes two new members to the Atlantic Police Reserves, Rod James and Devin Mayne. At Wednesday's City Council meeting, Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen led the s...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Longtime Atlantic Police Reserve Officer Recognized for 30 Years of Service
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council at Wednesday's regular meeting recognized Bob McHugh's three decades of dedicated service with the Atlantic Police Reserves. Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen says McHugh...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Atlantic City Council Approves Final Reading on Stand-Alone Garage Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council passed the third and final reading on Wednesday, allowing stand-alone garages on qualifying vacant lots. The resolution aims to address residents' need for additio...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Redwood Avenue Closure in Adams County
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Engineer's Office says Redwood Avenue, south of 120th Street, is closed to through traffic until further notice for construction.
Mandy Billings Oct 7, 2026

Guthrie County Sheriff Seeks Public's Help Identifying Individual
(Guthrie Center) The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual observed in the Guthrie Center area between September 25th and October 3rd. Anyone who...
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