Category Archives: Local News
State News: Innovative Solutions in Iowa: A Teen's Radon Monitoring Device, AI for Farmers, and a New K-9 Office
Local Teen Designs Innovative Radon Level Tracking Device (Johnston, IA) -- An Iowa teen is designing an innovative way to monitor radon levels. Ishaan Suyal, a 15-year-old sophomore at Johnston High ...
Apr 06, 2026
Updated: Firefighters called to Garage Fire in Cumberland
(Cumberland) Fire crews from Cumberland and Massena responded to a garage fire in Cumberland on Sunday evening. Cumberland firefighter Sean South told KSOM/KS95 News that the call came in around 7:00 ...
Apr 05, 2026
Update: Amber Alert Sent in Iowa Has Been Cancelled: Child Found
(Waterloo) The Iowa Department of Public Safety says The Amber Alert issued for 12-year-old Deyton Cranston has been cancelled. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says Deyton has been found. At 5:30...
Apr 05, 2026
Two Bodies Found in Submerged Vehicle Near Montezuma, Iowa
(Montezuma, Iowa) Authorities in Poweshiek County report that two people were discovered deceased inside a vehicle submerged in a drainage pond near Montezuma, Iowa. According to the Poweshiek County ...
Apr 05, 2026
Reminder: U.S. 59 Bridge Over Iowa 92 in Carson to Close on Monday
(Carson) Crews from the Iowa Department of Transportation's Creston construction office need to close the U.S. 59 bridge over Iowa 92 in Carson on Monday, April 6, until late October, weather permitti...
Apr 05, 2026
AHA Gives New Diet Guidelines For Heart Health
(Dallas, TX) -- The American Heart Association is giving updated guidance on diets good for the heart and that may reduce heart related issues. The diets involve a high amount of vegetables, fruits an...
Apr 05, 2026
2 People Killed in Two Vehicle Crash in Northern Iowa
(Belmond, Iowa) Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash in Wright County. The accident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday on Highway 69 near 200th Street, just south of Belmond. Accord...
Apr 04, 2026
Red Oak Police Report 2 Vehicle Non-Injury Accident
(Red Oak, IA) No one was hurt in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. Red Oak Police report the accident happened on Saturday morning at around 9:15 in the 500 block of North 3rd Street. A 2013 GMC Yuko...
Apr 04, 2026
Atlantic Rising Easter Egg Hunt Draws Families for Fun-Filled Morning at The City Park
(Atlantic) Families gathered at Atlantic City Park on Saturday morning for the Annual Atlantic Rising Easter Egg Hunt, enjoying a festive event filled with eggs, candy, and prizes. Kelsey Beschorner, ...
Apr 04, 2026
Red Oak Police Make Arrests In Vandalism Incident
(Red Oak, IA) -- The Red Oak police department made multiple arrests related to an incident that took place on Thursday, April 2 in the 500 block of West Coolbaugh St., also known as the boat ramp are...
Apr 04, 2026
