Category Archives: Local News
Discussion Continues for 4-day School Week in Griswold
(Griswold) The Griswold School District continues to discuss the possibility of a four-day school week. At Monday's meeting, the School Board set June 6 at 8:00 a.m. for a work session to discuss the ...
May 16, 2023
Iowa DOT Plans To Replace Des Moines' West Mixmaster
(Ames) The 1960s-era clover-leaf West Mixmaster interchange in Des Moines is going away, where Interstates 80, 35, and 235 meet. The Iowa Department of Transportation says there's too much traffic on ...
May 16, 2023
Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Provides Sunnyside Pool Projects and Lifeguard Recruitment Updates
(Atlantic) Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Wyatt Adderton provided updates on the Sunnyside Pool projects and Lifeguard Recruitment to the Park Board Monday evening. Adderton said they are goin...
May 15, 2023
Update: Atlantic Community School District Releases More Information On Interim Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen
(Atlantic) Atlantic Community School District has released more details on interim Superintendent, Dr. Beth Johnsen. Dr. Johnson is currently serving as an interim Superintendent at Thayer Central Sch...
May 15, 2023
Nishna Valley Family YMCA no longer accepting new families for services at Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center
(Atlantic) The Nishna Valley Family YMCA has made the decision to stop accepting new families for services at the Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center, until further notice. With the pending loss o...
May 15, 2023
Updated: Nebraska Woman Seriously Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) A Bellevue, Nebraska, woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Council Bluffs. Rescue crews responded to the crash at around 6:27 a.m. (Sunday) at Harry Langdon...
May 15, 2023
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests over the weekend. Police arrested 39-year-old Trisha Jae Johnston of Creston on Friday at her residence. Authorities charged her with driving while barred. ...
May 15, 2023
Atlantic City Council to Decide on Fireworks Display Bid on Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council will award the 2023 Fireworks contract and discuss this year's fireworks display at Wednesday's meeting. The City Council awarded the City of Atlantic's 2022 Firew...
May 15, 2023
Iowa Flags To Fly At Half-staff Monday, Honoring Fallen Police Officers
(Des Moines, IA) -- Flags will be flown at half-staff today in Iowa in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor's office encourages individuals, businesses, and other organizations ...
May 15, 2023
Former President Trump To Reschedule Cancelled Weekend Rally
(Des Moines) Former President Donald Trump says he's working on plans to reschedule his rally in Des Moines. It was canceled due to a tornado watch and severe storms on Saturday. People who went to Wa...
May 15, 2023
