Category Archives: Local News
Redwood Avenue in Adams County Reopens
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Engineer's Office says Redwood Avenue, between 110th and 118th Street, is no open to the public. This portion of road was closed on June 6th due to a high water event that...
Jun 23, 2026
Car vs Electric Scooter Crash in Grimes, Iowa
(Grimes,Iowa) A 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in a car vs. electric scooter crash in Grimes, Iowa. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at 7:30 a.m. today at the int...
Jun 23, 2026
State News: Man Charged with Murder, Federal Judge Rules on SNAP Restrictions, and State Joins Lawsuit Against California's Plastics Act
Madison County Sheriff's Office: Man Admits To Shooting, Killing His Mother (Madison County, IA) -- A Central Iowa man investigators say admitted to killing his mother is facing a murder charge. Madis...
Jun 23, 2026
Montgomery County Woman Arrested on a Theft Charge
(Red Oak) A Red Oak woman was arrested Monday night on a theft charge, according to Red Oak Police. Authorities say 35-year-old Jamie Elizabeth Gentry was taken into custody at approximately 10 p.m. o...
Jun 23, 2026
State Fair Attendees Will See Newly Renovated Horse Barn
(Des Moines, IA) -- If you like to check out the animals at the Iowa State Fair, your eyes and nose will notice some changes this year. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says a two-year, 13 million-d...
Jun 23, 2026
Six Iowa County Fair Nominees Honored with 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award
(Des Moines) The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, in partnership with Wyffels Hybrids and the Iowa State Fair, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award, recognizi...
Jun 23, 2026
Suspect in Red Oak Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
(Red Oak) Authorities arrested the suspect in the June 17 shooting incident involving a Police Officer. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 24-year-old Sam Thomas Sapphire Morgan, of Red Oak, ...
Jun 22, 2026
Historic Atlantic Depot Awarded Preservation Grant
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority's State Historic Preservation Office has awarded $750,000 in Iowa Rural Heritage Revitalization Grants to help restore eight historic properties ac...
Jun 22, 2026
Two Arrested in Separate June Incidents by Mills County Sheriff's Office
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reported two recent arrests. On June 17, authorities arrested Clinton Jeffrey Moore, 60, of Omaha, Nebraska. Moore was taken into custody on charges of Bur...
Jun 22, 2026
Atlantic Police Department Releases Weekly Arrest Report (June 14-21)
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released its report from June 14 through June 21. Jason Mark, 33, of Atlantic, was arrested on June 14th for for Public Intoxication. Brady Fulk, 24, of Atlan...
Jun 22, 2026
