Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic School Board Selects Construction Manager for Facilities Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved a construction management group for its upcoming construction and renovation projects during Wednesday's meeting. The board held a special meeting Tuesday...
Mar 26, 2026
Sunnyside Pool Announces Early Release of 2026 Summer Passes at 2025 Price
(Atlantic) With unseasonably warm weather giving the community an early taste of summer, Sunnyside Pool is excited to announce the early release of 2026 Summer Pool Passes-just in time for Easter. Fam...
Mar 26, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Brad Sherman: "Growing Rural Iowa"
(Atlantic) Republican candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, and State Auditor addressed a range of issues during a GOP forum Tuesday night at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Gubernatoria...
Mar 26, 2026
ARA Supports EPA's Emergency Fuel Waiver and Urges Permanent Year-Round E15 to Strengthen Rural America
(Arlington, Virginia) The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide summer sales of E15 and easing boutique...
Mar 26, 2026
State News: UPDATE: 15 Students Hurt After Being Hit By Vehicle In Ankeny
(Ankeny, IA) -- A total of 15 students were hurt when a vehicle hit them outside of St. Luke Catholic School in Ankeny on Tuesday. Nine students were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while an...
Mar 26, 2026
Republican Candidates For Iowa State Auditor Answer Questions in Atlantic
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa will have a new State Auditor next year and there are two Republicans that are looking to run for the office that came to the Candidates Forum in Atlantic this past Tuesday. Cur...
Mar 26, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Steen: "Growing Rural Iowa"
(Atlantic) Republican candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, and State Auditor addressed a range of issues during a GOP forum Tuesday night at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic, hosted by Re...
Mar 26, 2026
Parking at Heritage House During the Atlantic School Special Election
(Atlantic) On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Atlantic Community School District will hold a special election to fill a vacancy in the Board of Directors. The Atlantic Ward 5 precinct polling place at He...
Mar 25, 2026
Carroll Man to Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy
(Sioux City) The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 52-year-old Paul Diamond Sanchez, of Carroll, was sentenced on Monday to 78 months' imprisonment. Sanchez pled guilty on ...
Mar 25, 2026
Iowa Senate sends bill limiting lawsuits on greenhouse gas emissions to governor
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor Tuesday restricting lawsuits against agricultural operations that claim their emissions of greenhouse gases impact the climate....
Mar 25, 2026
