Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Library Upstairs Interior Upgrade Project Complete and Open Again
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library has completed its upstairs renovation project just in time for National Library Week, which runs through Friday, April 13. The project took six weeks to complete...
Apr 11, 2024
Iowa House Passes Education Bill Defining Inappropriate Relationships and Grooming
(Des Moines) The Iowa House passed an education bill defining inappropriate relationships and grooming. Iowa House Representative Tom Moore, of Griswold, says HF 2487 previously passed the House 99-0 ...
Apr 11, 2024
Fatal Accident in Audubon County
(Hamlin) One person died in a two-vehicle accident in Audubon County Wednesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 73-year-old Sheryl Zinke, of Audubon, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The acc...
Apr 11, 2024
Perry High School Board Names Brad Snowgren As Permanent Principal
(Perry, IA) -- Perry High School has appointed Brad Snowgren as its permanent principal, succeeding the principal who passed away at a school shooting incident on January 4. Interim Principal Snowgren...
Apr 11, 2024
Biplane Crash
(Council Bluffs) No injuries are reported after a small biplane crash at the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport at around 2:30 p.m. The pilot (the only occupant) is expected to be okay. Officials are in...
Apr 11, 2024
Atlantic School Board Discusses Property Tax levy
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board held a lengthy discussion on Wednesday night regarding the budget and tax levy rate for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Lisa Jones, Director of Finance/Board Secretary,...
Apr 10, 2024
Resurfacing Project to Begin on Audubon County Highway M66 Next Week
(Audubon Co) A resurfacing project on Audubon County Highway M66 (Bluebird Avenue) will start the week of April 15th. Construction is anticipated to be complete by the end of May, weather permitting. ...
Apr 10, 2024
Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department reports four arrests. Patrick McDonald, 57, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday for Harassment 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. McDonald was held wi...
Apr 10, 2024
House passes bill adding regulations, limits on traffic cameras
By: Robin Opsahl (Des Moines)The Iowa House approved a bill Tuesday to regulate traffic cameras, despite criticisms from some lawmakers who said the bill unfairly limits local control, and others who ...
Apr 10, 2024
Adair County Supervisors Discuss Proposed Data Center and Set Public Hearing on an Ordinance Creating Setbacks
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors held a lengthy discussion this morning on a Data Center Ordinance. Last week, the Supervisors heard from Nick Phillips and Lance Cummins of Applied Dig...
Apr 10, 2024
