Category Archives: Local News
Travel Trends: Spring Break and Easter Plans Remain Strong
(Omaha) AAA Public Affairs Specialist Brian Ortner says spring break and Easter travel numbers show that trips are a major priority for people in 2026. Ortner says there has been a noticeable shift in...
Apr 02, 2026
Adair County Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the board's meeting on Tuesday, Val Cameron, representing the Dallas C...
Apr 02, 2026
Atlantic City Council Sets Compensation Package for Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's City Council meeting, the Council set a compensation package for the Wastewater Superintendent for the fiscal year 2026. The City of Atlantic is preparing for a vacancy in th...
Apr 01, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves AMU Board Appointment, Police Firearm Program, and Pool Fee Updates
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council tackled numerous agenda items at Wednesday's meeting, including an appointment to the AMU Board of Trustees, an Atlantic Police Department firearm purchase program...
Apr 01, 2026
Hinson Makes Senate Campaign Stop in Adams County
(Lenox, IA) -- U.S. Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson was in Adams County on Wednesday as part of her 99 County Tour. Hinson -- a Republican Congresswoman from District One -- stopped at the Gaesser Farm...
Apr 01, 2026
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Polk County Shooting
(Des Moines) In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the February 19, 2026, fatal shooting of Hunter Thomas Munoz by two Des Moines Police Officers was legally ...
Apr 01, 2026
Community Baby Shower is Saturday, April 18
(Atlantic) A Community Baby Shower will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 am at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. This free event is geared toward all new and expecting mother...
Apr 01, 2026
Free Presentation on Human Trafficking in Iowa Offered in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Community members are invited to attend a free presentation on human trafficking in Iowa, aimed at raising awareness and equipping individuals with tools to recognize and respond to the iss...
Apr 01, 2026
Active Weather Pattern Forecast for Thursday and Friday in Iowa
(Des Moines) National Weather Service Meteorologist Chad Hahn says the weather will become active over the next couple of days, with an emphasis on severe weather in southwest Iowa on Friday. Hahn say...
Apr 01, 2026
Cass County Master Gardeners Offering Grants for Local Garden Projects
(Cass Co) Cass County groups planning gardening, beautification, or education projects can now apply for funding through the Cass County Master Gardeners, with an April 15 deadline. The Cass County Ma...
Apr 01, 2026
