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Red Oak Police Report one arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 42-year old Michael Edward Irvine Jr. early this morning in the 1000 block of E. Corning Street for public intoxication. Officers transported him to the Montgomery Co...
Tom Robinson Oct 10, 2021
Former 4-Her Emily Plagman Reflects on 4-H Career in Honor of National 4-H Week
(Cass County) Emily Plagman, 2021 Cass County Fair Queen, reflects on what 4-H meant to her. National 4-H Week is an opportunity to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in communities across the country...
Tom Robinson Oct 10, 2021
Atlantic City Council approves 28E Agreement with Cass County for 6th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved a 28E Agreement with Cass County for the 6th Street Bridge Rehabilitation project at their meeting Wednesday. The bridge rests on property both in Atlanti...
Mandy Billings Oct 10, 2021
Oak trees pruned before October 15th susceptible to oak wilt
(Area) The Iowa DNR's Forestry Division warns it is best to wait until after October 15th to prune oak trees. Oak wilt is the main concern if certain trees are cut too early in the year. "Oak wilt is ...
Western Iowa Today Oct 10, 2021
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Schmidt Family Funeral Home
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by the Schmidt family on Thursday, October 7th, 2021. The Ambassadors joined Graydon and his parents in celebrating taking ownership of Hockenbe...
Mandy Billings Oct 10, 2021
Salute Gymnastics Celebrating 10-Year Anniversary; Open House to be held October 24th
(Atlantic) Salute Gymnastics in Atlantic is celebrating their 10-year Anniversary. Teresa Middents, Owner of Salute Gymnastics, said the gym opened on October 24, 2011 at 402 Chestnut Street and they ...
Mandy Billings Oct 10, 2021
Atlantic City Administrator addresses complaints over political signs with vulgar language
(Atlantic) At the City Council meeting Wednesday, Atlantic City Administrator John Lund said they have gotten a lot of feedback about a pair of signs in town expressing political opinions in some pret...
Mandy Billings Oct 09, 2021
Atlantic Firemen's Parade caps off Fire Prevention Week Today
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Volunteer Fire Department's annual firemen's parade returns to downtown Atlantic. The Department took last year off due to COVID issues; the parade is back on the schedule toda...
Tom Robinson Oct 09, 2021
Superintendents discuss teacher shortages across the state
(Corning) One of the topics discussed at the statewide Superintendents meeting is the teacher shortages. Southwest Valley Schools Superintendent Chris Fenster said the state is struggling to find new ...
Mandy Billings Oct 09, 2021
Atlantic Rising Trivia Night Tradition
(Atlantic) The 3rd annual Atlantic Rising Trivia Night Fundraiser is Friday, October 15th, at the Community Center. The funds generated from this event will go towards the Christmas Box program. "This...
Tom Robinson Oct 09, 2021