Category Archives: Local News
Iowa State Patrol Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hamilton County
(Hamilton) Two people died following a two-vehicle accident in Hamilton County Wednesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 69-year-old Joseph Kennedy, of Alden, was pronounced deceased at the scen...
Jul 2, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Election Misconduct
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces felony election misconduct charges. On Wednesday, Montgomery County Deputies arrested 36-year-old Joseph Christopher Norris on the charge of Election Misconduct in the fi...
Jul 2, 2026
Multiple Agencies Respond to Early Morning Shop Fire in Emerson
(Emerson) At approximately 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, the Red Oak Fire Department was requested by Emerson Fire/Rescue for mutual aid to a large shop fire in the 400 block of Howland Avenue. Due to the siz...
Jul 2, 2026
One Injured in Highway 34 Crash East of Creston
(Creston) One person was transported to the hospital following a collision between a car and a tractor on Highway 34, about 1.5 miles east of Creston, on Wednesday. At 11:57 a.m., Union County Dispatc...
Jul 2, 2026
Extra Traffic Enforcement Underway Across Iowa for Fourth of July Weekend
(Denison) The Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with area law enforcement officers for a "High Visibility Enforcement" Campaign. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Info...
Jul 2, 2026
State News Fewer Distracted Drivers, Temu Lawsuit, Menopause Study Begins
Data Shows Declines In Phone-Related Distractions For Iowa Drivers After One Year Of Hands-Free Law (Undated) -- Cell-phone related distractions for Iowa drivers are down after one year of the Hands-F...
Jul 2, 2026
Atlantic Community Cleanup Removes More Than 83,000 Pounds of Debris
(Atlantic) During Wednesday's Atlantic City Council meeting, Mayor Rob Clausen highlighted the success of the city's recent Community-Wide Cleanup, recognized a group of preschoolers for helping beaut...
Jul 1, 2026
Atlantic City Council Lowers Labor Rates, Updates Nuisance Abatement Fees
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the first and final readings of three ordinances amending city code provisions related to property mowing, solid waste removal, and the removal of snow, i...
Jul 1, 2026
Atlantic to Celebrate Independence Day with Freedom Festival at Sunnyside Park
(Atlantic) The second annual Freedom Festival will take place on Saturday, July 4, at Sunnyside Park, offering an evening of family-friendly activities and entertainment. Event Chairperson Ali Pieken ...
Jul 1, 2026
Mobile Food Pantry Returns July 8 to Support Local Families
(Cass Co.) The next Mobile Food Pantry will take place on Wednesday, July 8, continuing efforts to provide accessible, nutritious food to community members across the county. Distributions will be hel...
Jul 1, 2026
