Category Archives: Local News
Storms Prompt Widespread Warnings South of I-80 in Southwest Iowa
(Southwest Iowa) A strong line of storms swept across southwest and southern Iowa Friday night, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and reports of hail. The National Weather Service issued severe thund...
Jun 06, 2026
Man Found Dead Following House Fire Near Adair
(Adair) An 85-year-old man was found deceased following a house fire near Adair on June 2. According to Adair Fire and Rescue, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 2:53 p.m. Tuesday to a stru...
Jun 05, 2026
$15 million lawsuit against Summit Carbon Solutions proceeds toward trial
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) With settlement talks having reached an impasse, a major lawsuit seeking $15 million in damages from Summit Carbon Solutions is heading toward trial in Delaware. In 2024, pipe ...
Jun 05, 2026
Audubon County Sheriff's Reports for April and May
(Audubon Co.) The Audubon County Sheriff's Office released their reports for the months of April and May. Jacob Sweeney, age 33 of Audubon, was arrested on May 3rd on Driving While Barred, Domestic Ab...
Jun 05, 2026
AHSneedle Named a 2025-2026 SNO Distinguished Site by School Newspapers Online
(Atlantic) SNO Sites has recognized AHSneedle, the student-run publication of Atlantic High School, as a 2025-2026 SNO Distinguished Site; one of the highest honors a scholastic news website can achie...
Jun 05, 2026
Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Southwest Iowa Tonight
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says additional strong to severe storms are expected to develop in Southwest Iowa tonight. All severe hazards are possible, including flash flooding, large ha...
Jun 05, 2026
Elvis Hass State Farm Special Needs Fishing Tournament Postponed
The Special Needs Fishing tournament that Elvis Hass State Farm puts on, scheduled for Sunday June 7th, will need to be postponed due to weather and a new date will be released in the upcoming future.
Jun 05, 2026
Cass County to Audit Atlantic 3 Precinct After Ballot Count Discrepancy
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved Auditor Kathy Somers' request for an administrative audit of the Atlantic 3 precinct from the Primary Election. The polling place for the preci...
Jun 05, 2026
CSI Campus Improvements to Focus on Safety, Future Behavioral Health Services
(Council Bluffs) Child Saving Institute (CSI) released a statement that it will begin various improvement projects at its Children Square campus in this coming year. These improvements are focused on ...
Jun 05, 2026
The Mobile Food Pantry Returns on Wednesday June 10
(Atlantic) The Mobile Food Pantry will return on Wednesday, June 10 to provide community members with nutritious and shelf-stable food. All members of the community are invited to the food pantry, and...
Jun 05, 2026
