Category Archives: Local News
Southwest Iowa Road Conditions Partially, to Mostly Covered with Snow and Ice
(Area) Drivers commuting to work in southwest Iowa this morning may want to leave a little earlier than usual. A fresh blanket of snow is occurring in many areas of the region, causing tough travel co...
Apr 07, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory for Portions of Southwest Iowa
(Area) A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1:00 p.m. today for Audubon, Guthrie, Cass, Adair, Adams, Union, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Mills, and Montgomery counties The National Weathe...
Apr 07, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Violating No-contact Order/Contempt
(Villisca) A Montgomery County woman is in custody on charges of violating a no-contact order and contempt. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year-old Christine Whitney McGlade of Vil...
Apr 07, 2026
Panora Man Charged After Des Moines Garage Fire Causes Significant Damage
(Des Moines) A man from Panora is facing charges after a garage fire in the morning hours on March 31. Authorities say 22-year-old Preston Virden started a fire by igniting a box inside a garage at a ...
Apr 06, 2026
SWIPCO Awarded $1.4 Million for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
(Atlantic) SWIPCO has been awarded another $1.4 Million grant for lead-based paint hazard reduction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program assists property owners with...
Apr 06, 2026
Charges Filed Following Amber Alert Activation
(Waterloo) On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Waterloo Police Department requested that the State of Iowa issue an Amber Alert for a missing 12-year-old child from Waterloo. Within approximately one hour, ...
Apr 06, 2026
Reminder: Vision Atlantic to Host Public Open House Showcasing New Homes
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic invites the community to a public open house on Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., offering a first look at several newly completed homes and short-term rental units. ...
Apr 06, 2026
Wintry Weather in the Forecast
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says accumulating snowfall looks likely over southwest Iowa and south-central Iowa tonight. This wet, slick snowfall may impact the Tuesday morning commute. A...
Apr 06, 2026
Rural Health Transformation (HF 2743) Passes through the House
(Des Moines) - In an important step for rural healthcare, Iowa House District #23 State Representative Ray Sorensen of Greenfield has announced that the House has successfully passed HF 2743. This leg...
Apr 06, 2026
Wiota Fire Department Hosts Fundraiser for New Equipment
(Wiota) The Wiota Fire Department is holding a fundraising event to support recent equipment additions. Fire Chief Bryon Armstrong announced that a dinner and comedy show will take place on April 17 a...
Apr 06, 2026
