Category Archives: Local News
DNR investigating feedlot runoff south of Carroll
(Willey) Friday, the Iowa DNR followed up on an anonymous tip received Thursday night indicating manure was discharging from the Wendl Feedlot about 6.5 miles south of Carroll. When notified, feedlot ...
Jun 10, 2022
Troubled Iowa center for disabled fined for resident's death
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press State inspectors say a troubled Iowa center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities failed to monitor the fluid intake of a 30-year-old resident...
Jun 10, 2022
Checks issued by Cass County Treasurer's Office may have been deemed as Fraudulent
(Cass Co.) Cass County Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve Baier says due to an oversight in the Cass County Treasurer's office, several checks issued by the county may have been deemed as fraudulent ...
Jun 10, 2022
Ray Center Character Counts Team Honors Atlantic Schuler Elementary as 2022 Character Award Winner
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Schuler Elementary received the Ray Center/Character Counts School Character 2022 award. The honor is presented to one Iowa School annually passionate about teaching and modeli...
Jun 10, 2022
MedPharm rebrands to 'Bud & Mary's Cannabis'
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines-based company which makes medical marijuana products for the state is changing its name. MedPharm Iowa is now called "Bud & Mary's Cannabis." Company group presi...
Jun 10, 2022
3-1 Vote Split In Iowa's US House Delegation On Gun Bill
(Washington, DC) -- Iowa's delegation in the U-S House has voted along party lines on new gun regulations, like raising the age to buy A-R-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Democratic Congresswoman Cindy...
Jun 10, 2022
Montgomery County Man arrested on Forgery Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man is in custody on Forgery charges. Police arrested Aaron Garfield Nelson following a traffic stop on Thursday at Red Oak Boulevard and Summit Street; Officer's arrested Nelson o...
Jun 10, 2022
AHSTW and partner schools receive grant from the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Program
(Des Moines) This week, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the recipient schools of the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Grant Program. AHSTW was awarded $1,656,907. Superintenden...
Jun 10, 2022
Audubon County Board of Supervisors getting ducks in a row for IT needs
(Audubon) An informal offer has been extended for the IT position in Audubon County. Until a full-time employee is on board, the county has also entered discussions with Heartland Business Systems for...
Jun 10, 2022
Plenty Of Iowa Rain Yet the Drought Persists
(Des Moines, IA) There has been plenty of rain in Iowa recently yet the drought situation persists in the state. The new drought monitor map released Thursday shows about 72 percent of Iowa is drought...
Jun 09, 2022
