Category Archives: Local News
Farm Bill Passes U.S. House
(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a bipartisan vote of 224-200. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today released the follo...
Apr 30, 2026
Fatal Motorcycle vs Sprayer Accident in Shelby County
(Shelby Co.) A Harlan man died Wednesday evening following a motorcycle versus sprayer crash in Shelby County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. on C...
Apr 30, 2026
Cattle Cycle Signals Possible Herd Rebuild, USDA Economist Says
(Washington, D.C.) USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez discussed the potential for cattle herd expansion during a meeting with farm broadcasters at Washington Watch this week, noting that profitabil...
Apr 30, 2026
USDA Meteorologist Releasing Short Term and Long-Term Weather Forecast
(Washington, D.C.) USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey told farm broadcast reporters in Washington, D.C., that warming ocean waters signal an emerging El Nio, expected to take shape by late spring or early...
Apr 30, 2026
DCI Investigates Homicide in Carter Lake
(Carter Lake) Authorities in Nebraska and Iowa link an Assault Investigation in Lincoln to a Carter Lake Homicide. At approximately 9:47 PM on April 28, 2026, police officers in Lincoln, Nebraska resp...
Apr 29, 2026
Free Mental Health Awareness Event in Atlantic May 13th
(Atlantic) An event aimed at promoting mental wellness and connecting residents with local resources is planned in Atlantic as part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The 2026 Mental Health Awar...
Apr 29, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week as fuel prices climb alongside a significant rise in global crude oil markets. According to AAA, the average price for regul...
Apr 29, 2026
Atlantic High School Leadership Class Promotes Positivity Through Video
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School leadership class made a video about positivity and good things happening in their lives. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOguwp0q-v0
Apr 29, 2026
Trump Administration Releases Plan to Lower Fertilizer Prices
(Washington D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appearing at a press conference late Tuesday afternoon stated for years American farmers, and ranchers have faced high fertilizer prices....
Apr 29, 2026
Iowa Headlines: DMPS Audit Reveals Conflict, Food Bank Faces Fuel Spike, Fugitive Sentenced, Fair Entertainment Announced
DMPS Re-Audit Flags Conflict, Questionable Spending (Des Moines, IA) -- A re-audit of Des Moines Public Schools finds a conflict of interest and questionable spending tied to former Superintendent Ian...
Apr 29, 2026
