Category Archives: Local News
Council Bluffs Police Investigating Shooting
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning, which left one woman injured. At approximately 8:45 a.m., staff at CHI Mercy Hospital...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Citizen Urges City Council to Hire Park Director
(Atlantic) Atlantic Citizen Frank Saddlemire appeared at the Atlantic City Council meeting on Wednesday night, urging the city's new leadership to revisit the position of a parks and recreation direct...
Jan 08, 2026
2 Vehicle Crash in Red Oak Sends One Driver to the Hospital
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened on Wednesday at around 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and ...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Cemetery Board Updates City Council on Operations and Future Needs
(Atlantic) Rod Deter, representing the Atlantic Cemetery Board of Directors, appeared before the Atlantic City Council to provide an update on the cemetery's operations, finances, and future needs. Th...
Jan 08, 2026
Thursday's State News
Iowa Becomes First State To Receive Federal Education Funding Waiver (Denison, IA) -- Iowa is the first state to receive a Returning Education to the States funding waiver. The announcement was made b...
Jan 08, 2026
Mayor Rob Clausen Leads First Meeting of Atlantic City Council
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen gaveled in his inaugural meeting of the Atlantic City Council on Wednesday. Former Mayor Grace Garrett chose not to seek re-election, and Clausen threw his hat in...
Jan 07, 2026
Pymosa Lodge #271 Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser for Vision Atlantic is January 24th
(Atlantic) Pymosa Lodge #271 is hosting a Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser for Vision Atlantic. Donnie Drennan, Secretary of Pymosa Lodge #271, said the dinner is January 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 ...
Jan 07, 2026
Adair County Supervisors Approve Orient Energy Center Paving Agreement
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved signing the front page of plans and the Road Use Agreement for the Orient Energy Center Paving Project. Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman s...
Jan 07, 2026
Harlan City Council Approves In-Kind Contribution to Shelby County Fair Board
(Harlan) During Tuesday's regular session, the Harlan City Council approved the sale of the City's interest in real estate. The Council also expanded the current eligibility map and authorized an in-k...
Jan 07, 2026
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 32-year-old Hayley Joan Vandel of Thayer on Tuesday at 306 N. Elm Street for driving while barred. Officers transported Vandel to the Union County Jail, where she pos...
Jan 07, 2026
