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Iowa State Researchers Boosting Rare Turtle Population
(Ames, IA) -- An effort is underway to boost declining populations of a turtle that's native to Iowa... Iowa State University Professor Stephen Dinsmore, says the "Blandings" turtle is becoming harder...
Mandy Billings Nov 17, 2024
Massena City Officials Advise Residents to Use Water Sparingly on Monday
(Massena) Massena City officials are advising residents to conserve water on Monday, as the city will be conducting water main flushing throughout the day. During this process, residents may experienc...
Tom Robinson Nov 16, 2024
Red Oak Arrest Report
(Red Oak, IA) -- On Friday November 15, 20204 at about 6:12 pm, Officers of the Red Oak police department arrested 60 year old Robert Wade Abraham on the charges of Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense ...
Chris Varney Nov 16, 2024
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff Saturday to honor fallen Navy service member
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 16, 2024 to honor fallen MMN2 Petty Officer Second Class Elijah Hummel of...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024
Atlantic Rotary Club Annual Auction November 23rd
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Rotary Club is hosting their 41st annual auction on November 23rd, 2024, at the Cass County Community Center. The event will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour, followed by di...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Makes Stop at Atlantic Bottling Company
(Atlantic) Iowa Senator Joni Ernst visited the Atlantic Bottling Company on Friday morning as part of her river-to-river tour. During her visit, she met with the company's leaders, including CEO Rob F...
Tom Robinson Nov 15, 2024
Auditor Ozuna conducts post-election audit in Montgomery County to ensure integrity of the vote
(Montgomery Co) Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna conducted a successful post-election audit of the 2024 General Election on November 15, 2024. Ballots in Precinct 6 were hand- counted by election ...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024
Knights of Columbus Donates Warm Clothing Items to Atlantic Elementary Schools
(Atlantic) The Knights of Columbus donated warm clothing items to the Washington and Schuler Elementary Schools in Atlantic this (Friday) morning. Mike Murphy said this is a program the Knights of Col...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024
Omaha Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for Ammunition Charges
(Council Bluffs) An Omaha man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, in April 2024...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Drug Charges
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. According to public court documents, in 2023, 41-year-old Carlos...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024