Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Local and Regional Healthcare Facilities Working through Significant Patient Volumes & Testing Shortages
(Atlantic) Anyone seeking healthcare services recently has likely noticed increased wait times, limited appointments, and full parking lots. "Volumes are very high everywhere, whether it's in the hosp...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2021
Special Parking Restrictions for the Band Jamboree in Clarinda
(Clarinda) The Clarinda Police Department would like to remind the citizens of Clarinda that no parking is allowed on the following streets from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2nd , 2...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2021
Shelby County City and School Board Candidates
The following candidates filed papers for the November 2nd City and School Board Elections in Shelby County: Shelby Mayor Ron Kroll City Council (2) Jackie Hursey Pat Honeywell Tennant Mayor James Bra...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2021
Three arrested following a report of a burglary in progress in Page County
(Page Co.) Three People were arrested on Theft charges in Page County. The Page County Sheriff's Office received a report of a burglary in progr...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2021
Teen hurt in UTV -Pickup Accident in Union County
(Afton) A Union County teen suffered injuries in a collision between a UTV and a pickup in Union County. The Union County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday on...
Tom Robinson Sep 20, 2021
Atlantic Middle School Re-Construction Project to take entire School Year to Complete
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says Phase one of the Middle School reconstruction process is complete. The building sustained significant water damage during a roof fire last ...
Tom Robinson Sep 20, 2021
Will Vaccine Mandate Hurt 4-H Programs?
(Undated) Starting October 18th, Washington government employees, including teachers, police officers, and may others will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Also on that list are 4-H volun...
Tom Robinson Sep 20, 2021
Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident under Investigation in Clive
(Clive) A female pedestrian suffered injuries when an SUV struck her at a Clive intersection. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:25 a.m. on Sunday at Hickman Road and Northwest 94th...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2021
Adair County Health System Recognizes Jane Ernst, Public Health Director
(Greenfield) Adair County Health System hosted a small gathering this week to recognize Jane Ernst, director of Public Health, upon her retirement after serving ACHS more than three decades. Stephanie...
Mandy Billings Sep 19, 2021
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Bearings Plus
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Jill & Darrin Munch of Bearings Plus, on Thursday, September 16th, 2021. The Ambassadors joined the husband & wife in celebrating the...
Mandy Billings Sep 19, 2021