Category Archives: Local News
Gas Price Descent Slowing Down
(UNDATED) -- The drop in gas prices has slowed a bit -- though they're still trending downwards. Triple-A Iowa reports the average price for regular-unleaded in the state is three dollars, 55 cents a ...
Aug 25, 2022
SWITA launches new website
(Atlantic) SWIPCO, which operates Southwest Iowa Transit Agency, has launched a new website focused on its public transit services. John McCurdy, SWIPCO Executive Director, said for many years the onl...
Aug 25, 2022
Wickman Chemical "Top Shot" Fundraiser Wraps up this Weekend with Republican Shoot
(Atlantic) The annual "Top Shot" fundraiser is wrapping up this weekend. Erich and Tammy Wickman of Wickman Chemical host the event at their shooting range each year to raise money for the Atlantic Po...
Aug 25, 2022
Iowa Politicos React To Biden's College Student Loan Decision
(UNDATED) -- Both major party candidates in Iowa's second congressional district are critical of the president's move to forgive some student loan debt. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Mario...
Aug 25, 2022
Atlantic School Board Tables Strategic Plan approves Business Official Sharing Agreement
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved the Atlantic's Business Manager sharing agreement with the Adair-Casey School District. Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber recommended that the ...
Aug 24, 2022
Cass County Auditor releases 2 Additional Filings
(Atlantic) Dave York and Julie Pollock filed papers for office, according to the Cass County Auditor's Office. York's filing is for the Agriculture Extension Council, and Pollock filed for a Hospital ...
Aug 24, 2022
Warehouse On Iowa State Fairgrounds Destroyed By Fire
(Des Moines, IA) -- A warehouse on the Iowa State Fairgrounds has been destroyed by an early morning fire. Crews were dispatched to the location at about 2:30 a-m Wednesday. Firefighters say flames an...
Aug 24, 2022
Pottawattamie County Supervisors approve resolution against the use of Eminent Domain for Carbon Dioxide Transmission Pipelines.
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution declaring Pottawattamie County's stance against the use of eminent domain for the construction of car...
Aug 24, 2022
Bridge Project Near Grant in Montgomery County Proceeding
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert says dirt crews started installing pipes, driveways, and rip-rap this week on the Gardner Ranch Bridge project. The project on 140th Street, one-and-a...
Aug 24, 2022
Audubon County Supervisors accept resignation of recently hired IT Director
(Audubon) The Audubon County Board of Supervisors are back to square one when it comes to an IT Director. New hire Brennan Schulte began duties in Audubon County earlier this month, but has now return...
Aug 24, 2022
