Category Archives: Local News
Nationwide E15 Sales Jump 23% in 2025, Setting New Record
(Undated) U.S. sales of E15 (15% ethanol gasoline) reached a record 1.52 billion gallons in 2025, up 23% from 2024. Growth was driven by more stations offering E15 and higher sales per station. Iowa s...
Apr 02, 2026
Cass County Farmer Publishes Book of Personal Stories
(Anita) Anita Farmer Varel Bailey, known for his storytelling and writing, has released a new book that shares a collection of his memorable stories. His family decided to preserve his legacy by compi...
Apr 02, 2026
Death Investigation at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs Police are investigating the death of a man found early this (Thursday) morning in Bayliss Park. At approximately 05:57 AM, Council Bluffs Police officers were dispatch...
Apr 02, 2026
Upcoming Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney
(Sidney) The Iowa Department of Transportation says beginning on Tuesday, April 7, until Monday, April 13, weather permitting, crews will work on patching the detour route for the Iowa 2 pavement repl...
Apr 02, 2026
Red Oak Woman Arrested on Warrant for Child Endangerment
(Red Oak) A Red Oak woman was arrested Wednesday evening on a child endangerment charge. According to Red Oak Police, 32-year-old Sandra Elizabeth Chacon was taken into custody in the 500 block of Eas...
Apr 02, 2026
Vision Atlantic to Host Open House for Camblin Hills Housing Project in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic is hosting an open house at the Camblin Hills Housing development site on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dr. Bob Sharp and Deb Schuler appeared on this week's...
Apr 02, 2026
National Weather Service Hosts Spotter Training in Audubon County
(Des Moines) Each spring, the National Weather Service (NWS) collaborates with local county emergency managers to conduct spotter training classes throughout Iowa. This evening, a session is scheduled...
Apr 02, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Honor Treasurer's Office Clerk's Retirement
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors recognized Donna Rassmussen, a Clerk in the Treasurer's Office, for her 26 1/2 years of dedicated service and her retirement. The boar...
Apr 02, 2026
Travel Trends: Spring Break and Easter Plans Remain Strong
(Omaha) AAA Public Affairs Specialist Brian Ortner says spring break and Easter travel numbers show that trips are a major priority for people in 2026. Ortner says there has been a noticeable shift in...
Apr 02, 2026
Adair County Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the board's meeting on Tuesday, Val Cameron, representing the Dallas C...
Apr 02, 2026
