Category Archives: Local News
Rain Totals
The following are rain totals as of 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 25. *Adair, .92 (Total since 9:30 a.m. on December 24) *Atlantic, 2.0 inches *Corning, 1.56 *Harlan, 1.36 *Marne, 1.76 inches *Massena...
Dec 25, 2023
Atlantic FFA Members Attend Leadership Conference
(Atlantic) On Saturday December 2nd, 2023, FFA members Addison Freund, Claire Schoreder, Maddy Anderson, Mia Kloewer, Braden Wood, Lauren Comes, Keston Schmidt, Frank Freund, Collin Harris, Lily Willr...
Dec 25, 2023
Some Holiday Foods Should Not be Given to Pets
(Undated) -- While all your pet may want for Christmas is food, Veterinarian Dr. Susan Nelson says there are some ingredients to look out for, like xylitol. She adds that fatty pieces of meat can also...
Dec 25, 2023
Danish Windmill Awarded $6,900 by The Iowa Tourism Office
(Elk Horn) The Danish Windmill was one of six southwest Iowa recipients of an Iowa Tourism Grant earlier this month. The Iowa Tourism Office awarded $398,800 in grants to 45 organizations around the s...
Dec 25, 2023
Several New Businesses Opened in Atlantic During the 2023 Year
(Atlantic) During the 2023 calendar year, 11 new businesses launched in the city of Atlantic. These businesses include New Hope Bargain Shop, Your Forte, Elvis Hass State Farm, Homebody, FMJunk-It, Ow...
Dec 25, 2023
New Softball and Baseball Scoreboards coming to Griswold Community School District
(Griswold) Griswold Community School Board met on Monday, December 18th for their last regular meeting of the 2023 school year. During the meeting, the board voted to approve new softball and baseball...
Dec 25, 2023
Atlantic Parks and Recreation to Bring New Things to Atlantic in 2024
(Atlantic) Expect new things from Atlantic Parks and Recreation during the 2024 Year. Parks and Rec Coordinator Jeff Christensen told KSOM they are looking to host an "Atlantic's Got Talent" this summ...
Dec 25, 2023
Vehicle/Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life
(Council Bluffs) A male pedestrian died when he was struck by a vehicle in Council Bluffs. Police say the accident happened at approximately 3:21 a.m. today near the intersection of Poplar Dr. and Bir...
Dec 24, 2023
Montgomery County Woman arrested for Assault
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 52-year-old Kimberly Ridge of Red Oak for assault causing bodily injury. Authorities set her bond at $1,000.00. Police arrested Ridge at 11:09 on Saturday night at 80...
Dec 24, 2023
Atlantic FFA Participates in Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Beef Extravaganza
(Atlantic) On Wednesday December 6th members of the Atlantic FFA participated in the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Beef Extravaganza. Team members Lola Comes and McKenna Sonntag placed 6th overall, whil...
Dec 24, 2023
