Category Archives: Local News

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(Area) Children can keeps tabs on Santa's location thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace year-round. This is the 68th year ...

(Area) With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa's deer hunting shifts to the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season. Bryan Hayes, with the DNR Offic...

(NAFB) For many Americans, Social Security is a lifeline. Without it, paying monthly bills would be impossible. That's why it's important to understand what future political leaders think about social...