Category Archives: Local News
Arbor Presents Year End Health Services Report in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Jotham Arbor -- the Director of Health Services for Guthrie County -- presented his year end report to the Guthrie County Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting. Arbor mentions that ...
Aug 06, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Rise Four Cents
(Des Moines) The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa increased four cents over the past week, according to the latest AAA Weekly Fuel Report. As of Wednesday, August 5, regular unleaded...
Aug 06, 2026
Atlantic Mayor Explains Yellow Mowing Signs; City Brings Back Community Improvement Signs
(Atlantic) During his report to the City Council Wednesday evening, Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen spoke about the new yellow yard signs that some residents may see popping up around town. Butler said the...
Aug 06, 2026
Harlan Council Approves Spending Policy, Salaries and River Access Changes
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council has approved a new policy governing conference, training and event registrations for city officials and employees. The policy was developed to discuss spending while a...
Aug 06, 2026
Iowa State Fair Falls to No. 7 in National Ranking
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans may disagree, but a new national ranking puts the Iowa State Fair outside the top five. The Iowa State Fair ranked seventh in USA TODAY's 2026 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards...
Aug 06, 2026
Manning Earns Character Award Honorable Mention; Creston High School Student Honored
(Manning/Creston) The City of Manning was recognized at the 2026 Iowa Character Awards for its commitment to building a community centered on character and service. Manning received a Community of Cha...
Aug 06, 2026
Des Moines Man Killed in Motorcycle-Semi Crash on I-35 in Clarke County
(Clarke Co.) A Des Moines man died in a two-vehicle accident in Clarke County Wednesday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 5:23 p.m. on I-35. 22-year-old Jordan James Wilson ...
Aug 06, 2026
State Headlines: Iowa Linked To Cyclospora Outbreak, West Nile Case Reported
Iowa Added To List Of States Connected To Cyclospora Outbreak (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is one of six additional states linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to recalled shredded icebe...
Aug 06, 2026
Villisca Man Arrested Following a Traffic Stop in Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co.) A Villisca man was arrested following a traffic stop Wednesday evening. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office conducted the traffic stop in the 3200 block of 230th Street at 11:39 p....
Aug 06, 2026
Atlantic Council Sets Hearing On Urban Renewal Plan Amendment Related To A Manufacturing Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council has approved a resolution setting a public hearing on an amendment to the city's Urban Renewal Plan related to a new manufacturing project. City Administrator John...
Aug 05, 2026
