Category Archives: Local News
Three More Years of Weather Extremes?
(NAFB) If you're a believer in long-term weather cycles, a farmer from the 1800s, an Iowa State University professor, and a Canadian commodity analyst all believe that we're in the final three years o...
May 09, 2022
Three Iowa teens shot and injured at after-prom party
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Three Iowa teenagers were shot and injured after some uninvited guests showed up to an after-prom party. Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek said about 200 people were at the p...
May 09, 2022
Central Iowa man charged in US Capitol insurrection
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A 41-year-old central Iowa man faces charges alleging that he took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building. Chad Heathcote, of Adel, was arrested We...
May 09, 2022
Man Missing After Boat Capsizes On Des Moines River.
(Runnells, IA) The Marion County Sheriff's Office says one person is missing after a boat capsized in the Des Moines River near Runnells. Three people were in the boat at the time it went underwater. ...
May 09, 2022
Vehicle Of Cedar Rapids Water Department Employee Found In River
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A river search will continue today for the body of a missing Cedar Rapids water division employee. The city vehicle of 54-year-old Erik Spaw of Cedar Rapids was found submerged i...
May 09, 2022
Defense Argues That 16-Year-Old Defendant Can Be Rehabilitated
(Fairfield, IA) The defense has argued a 16-year-old murder defendant can be rehabilitated and his case should be moved to juvenile court. A hearing on that matter was held in Fairfield Friday. Willar...
May 09, 2022
Colorado Man arrested on Drug Charges in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 23-year-old Dyllyn Nichole Gonzales of Thronton, Colorado for possession of marijuana, 1st offense. Officers transported Thronton to the Montgomery County Jail and he...
May 08, 2022
Fundraising Continues for a New Griswold Fire Station
(Griswold) The Griswold Fire Department continues fundraising efforts for a new fire station. U.S. Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne toured the facility on Wednesday afternoon. The Griswold City...
May 08, 2022
Atlantic School District starting Looping Program
(Atlantic) Atlantic kindergarten students will become familiar with their teacher moving forward. Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says starting next school year, the district is beginning...
May 08, 2022
COVID-19 Hasn't Disappeared from Rural America
COVID-19 hasn't' disappeared from rural America even though conditions are improving. Dr. Mohammed Yassin (Yahs-SEEN) is the Director of Infection Control at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Cente...
May 08, 2022
