Category Archives: Local News
Special Counsel Appointed to Investigate Hunter Biden
(Des Moines) A special counsel to investigate charges against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been appointed. Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley is questioning the appointment of Del...
Aug 12, 2023
Adair County Auditor Releases Candidate Filing Information
(Greenfield) The Adair County Auditor's Office released the following information regarding Mayor, City Council, or School Board nomination papers. The first day to file papers is August 28; the filin...
Aug 12, 2023
McCreedy Runner-Up State Cowgirl Queen
(Des Moines) Taylor McCreedy of the Atlantic FFA wrapped up her week at the Iowa State Fair, finishing runner-up in the Iowa State Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest. McCreedy won several divisions and was na...
Aug 12, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Focuses on Economy in Downtown Atlantic
(Atlantic, IA) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke to Atlantic citizens today on multiple issues, one being a focus on the economy. DeSantis emphasized that the United States government is giving aw...
Aug 11, 2023
Pottawattamie County Man Hurt in Motorcycle/SUV Crash
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man suffered life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle collided with an SUV in Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs Police say the accident happened at 9:27 p.m. on Thu...
Aug 11, 2023
No Parking Update During AtlanticFest
(Atlantic) The weather looks great today for AtlanticFest, 2023-the forecast calls for sunny skies and 89 degrees for the annual event that offers free entertainment, car show, motorcycle show, road r...
Aug 11, 2023
CEO: Candidates Must Pay Iowa State Fair Admission
(Des Moines) There are no special favors for presidential candidates at the Iowa State Fair -- they have to pay admission too. "Political candidates are like other fairgoers," said Iowa State Fair Man...
Aug 11, 2023
Audubon County Supervisor's Working on Improving Antiquated Courthouse HVAC System
(Audubon) The Audubon County Board Supervisors continue to work on the courthouse HVAC system. Justin Veik, the engineer for the courthouse HVAC system, met with the supervisors via phone at Tuesday's...
Aug 11, 2023
Atlantic FFA State Fair Results
(Des Moines) Atlantic FFA Advisor Eric Miller reported on Thursday that chapter members continued to earn awards with their projects at the Iowa State Fair. In the Rabbit Show, Claire Schroder (pictur...
Aug 11, 2023
Pence Tells Iowa State Fair Crowd He'll "Restore Civility" If Elected President
(Des Moines) Former Vice President Mike Pence says he'll "restore civility" to the White House if elected president. On Thursday, Pence spoke to hundreds of people at the Des Moines Register Political...
Aug 11, 2023
