Category Archives: Local News
Counterfeit Bills Reported in Atlantic Area Businesses
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is warning businesses about counterfeit currency that some local businesses have recently encountered. The counterfeit bills are in both $100 and $10 d...
Feb 16, 2026
Central Iowa Teacher Resigns Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Student Contact
(Roland-Story City) A central Iowa middle school teacher has resigned following allegations of inappropriate communication with students. According to KCCI, the school accepted the resignation of Cold...
Feb 16, 2026
Weather Shift Expected in Iowa: Enjoy the Warmth While You Can
(Des Moines) Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts; it is about to change. Temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 60s today, the lower 70s on Tuesday, and 60 again on Wednesday. However, Alexis ...
Feb 16, 2026
Creston Police Report Five Arrests and Investigate Vehicle Theft Over the Weekend
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports five arrests and a citizen's report of a stolen vehicle. On Friday: *Police arrested 19-year-old Anaya Maree Michelle Gourley of Ames and 21-year-old Ma...
Feb 16, 2026
Former Administrator Sues City of Red Oak Alleging Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
(Red Oak) A former city administrator has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, unequal pay and retaliation against the City of Red Oak, claiming she was forced to resign after months of biased...
Feb 16, 2026
Atlantic City Council to Discuss Park Director Position
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council is meeting in regular session on Wednesday, February 18. One of the items on the agenda is the Parks and Recreation priorities and staffing. According to the agend...
Feb 16, 2026
Creston Firefighters Respond to Hay Bale Fire at Creston Livestock Market
(Creston) Firefighters with the Creston Fire Department responded to a hay bale fire at the Creston Livestock Market early Saturday morning. At 12:25 a.m., crews were dispatched to a report of hay bal...
Feb 16, 2026
Monday's State News: H-1B Visa Ban, Gubernatorial Endorsements, Memorial Scholarship, and Scholten's Retirement
Bill Would Prevent Universities From Hiring Of H-1B Visa Holders (Des Moines, IA) -- A bill to ban universities from hiring people holding H-1B visas is heading to the state House. The bill cleared th...
Feb 16, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man is in custody on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon in Red Oak. Police stopped a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Aaron Lucas Allen at the inters...
Feb 15, 2026
Nathan Sage Suspends Campaign for United States Senate
(Des Moines) Nathan Sage, Marine veteran, mechanic, sports radio host, and former Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement after announcing the suspens...
Feb 15, 2026
