Category Archives: Local News

(Creston) Creston Police arrested 31-year old Brooke Marie Carter of Creston on Friday at her residence for possession of a controlled substance 1st offense methamphetamine and violation of a no-conta...

(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a special weather statement for strong winds in northern and west-central Iowa, including Carroll and Crawford Counties. Forecasters say ...

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Linn County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was hit and killed while riding his bicycle on Christmas Day. He is identified as a 76-year-old Terry Zabokrtsky of Walf...

(Villisca) A Montgomery County man faces assault charges following an alleged incident at an apartment in Villisca. Montgomery County Deputies responded to the incident at around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, ...

(Area) The Iowa DNR has opened sales for hunting and fishing licenses. 2022 licenses went on sale December 15th. "Options include the very popular outdoor combination for both hunting and fishing. You...

(Atlantic) The latest Iowa farmland value survey shows a 29% increase in farmland values this year to an average statewide value of $9,751 per acre, the highest such value recorded by Iowa State Unive...

(Sidney) Two Nebraska men face charges following a traffic stop in Fremont County. Deputies with the Fremont County K-9 unit stopped a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix for fraudulent use of license plates at 1...

(Griswold) Currently, all schools struggle with staff shortages, and the Griswold School District is no exception. The school board discussed the issue at last week's meeting. Griswold Schools Superin...

(Area) Snowy Owls have been seen in Iowa. According to the Iowa DNR at least a dozen snowy owls have appeared in the state. "It's not highly unusual, but it is noteworthy. The Snowy Owls their breedin...

(Red Oak) Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee nominated Iowa students from across the state to the United States Service Academies. "As a...