Category Archives: Local News
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Updated: Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Lewis
(Lewis) Two people suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident near Lewis on Thursday afternoon. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at 12:45 p.m. near Highway 6 and L...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2023

Montgomery County Man arrested on Controlled Substance Violation
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday evening at Broadway and Alix Avenue. During the investigation, authorities arrested 29-year-old Shawnee L. Edwards of Red Oak...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2023
Single-Vehicle Accident South of Atlantic
(Lewis) Emergency Responders called to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 6 north of Lansing Road northeast of Lewis. The call went out at around 12:47 p.m. One person reportedly suffered a lacerati...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2023
SWITA "Fun Bus" is Back
(Atlantic) The Southwest Iowa Transit System is again making it easier for school-age children to get their summer activities. Lander says the bus will provide transportation for students up to the 12...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2023
Atlantic School Board to Review Interim and SBO Applications
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board will meet in closed session tomorrow (April 28) to begin hiring an Interim Schools Superintendent and School Business Official. Board President Laura McLean says t...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2023
Trucks cause issues with muddy roads in Audubon County
(Audubon) Damage to rural roads in Audubon County prompted a discussion between the Board of Supervisors and County Engineer. Supervisors Chairman Doug Sorensen expressed his frustration. "We discusse...
Western Iowa Today Apr 27, 2023
Mills County Man Faces Drug Possession Charges
(Malvern) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 20-year-old Connor Gray of Malvern on drug possession charges this morning. Gray faces charges of possessing a controlled substance, keeping premises ...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2023
Governor Kim Reynolds Can Sign State Auditor's Office Restrictions
(Des Moines) The proposal limiting what information the state auditor can access can be signed into law by Governor Reynolds. The Iowa Senate passed the proposal yesterday. If signed into law, the sta...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2023

Atlantic Community School's Technology Director Discusses Cybersecurity at Wednesday's School Board Meeting
(Atlantic) Atlantic Community Schools Technology Director Roger Warne appeared before the School Board on Wednesday to discuss numerous technology topics including, cybersecurity. Warne says earlier t...
Tom Robinson Apr 26, 2023

Atlantic School Board Approves Contracts
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved Non-Union contracts, Building Principal contracts, and agreed on a tentative agreement for the Master Contract for the Atlantic Education Association. The...
Tom Robinson Apr 26, 2023







