Category Archives: Local News
Cass County Supervisors Table Zoning Hearing
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors tabled setting public hearings on a zoning reclassification request at Tuesday's meeting. The request called for a change in zoning from General Agricul...
May 06, 2026
American Farm Bureau State of Mind Unveils New Resource for Weathering the Storm
(NAFB) The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Farm State of Mind" initiative helps provides access to information and resources that promote farmer and rancher mental health and wellness. This May, in...
May 06, 2026
Montgomery County Crash Claims One Life
(Red Oak) One person died from injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Tuesday at Highway 34 and 4th Street in Red Oak. Authorities sa...
May 06, 2026
State News: Vance Supports Local Business, Voter Data Transfer, Rising Gas Prices, Eminent Domain Setback, and State Fair Countdown
Vice President JD Vance Spoke In Des Moines on Tuesday Afternoon (Des Moines, IA) -- Vice President JD Vance spoke in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon during a campaign event for Iowa U.S. Representative ...
May 06, 2026
Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Firefighters Association, Incorporated has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a new side-by-side UTV equipped for grass and brush fire response, citing a sharp i...
May 05, 2026
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, Unleash Council Bluffs and Visit Omaha announced the 2026 OMA Tourism Award winners. Mark Eckman, Executive Director of the Council Blu...
May 05, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Mark National Law Day of Action
(Cass Co.) The Iowa State Bar Association is joining legal professionals across the country for the 2026 National Law Day of Action, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Attorney ...
May 05, 2026
Trailer Detaches from Pickup, Damages Building Door in Guthrie Center
(Guthrie Center) A detached trailer caused property damage Friday evening in Guthrie Center after coming loose from a pickup truck. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office, the incident occur...
May 05, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation this morning recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Grace McAfee, with the Cass County Coalition for Mental Wellness, s...
May 05, 2026
Guthrie County Supervisors Approve Bridge Projects
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors approved two bridge replacement projects at their weekly meeting. County Engineer Josh Sebern submitted the final plan to replace a brid...
May 05, 2026
