Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Secretary of State Receives Recognition from Nation's Leading Election Administration Organizations
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has recently been recognized by two prestigious national organizations focused on election administration, the Office announced. The United States Electi...
Aug 03, 2026
Cass County Mental Health Coalition to Meet August 10 to Plan Suicide Prevention Walk and Address Local Mental Health Needs
(Atlantic) The Cass County Mental Health Coalition will meet Monday, August 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. The coalition will be working on plans for the suicide pre...
Aug 03, 2026
Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson Resigns Following Appointment as District Associate Judge
(Adair Co.) Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson officially announced her resignation Monday morning during the Adair County Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors accepted Larson's resignation...
Aug 03, 2026
Shenandoah Man Charged with Murder Following Lake View Shooting
(Lake View) A Shenandoah man has been charged with Murder in the First Degree. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says at approximately 10:27AM, on Sunday, the Sac County Emergency Communicat...
Aug 03, 2026
Blood Supplies Dangerously Low
(NAFB) Following weeks of declining blood donations, the United States Surgeon General warned the nation that the blood supply has fallen far below the level needed to meet demand, and it continues to...
Aug 03, 2026
One Person Killed in Black Hawk County Crash
(Black Hawk Co.) One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday evening in Black Hawk County. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Highway 218. A 2020 BM...
Aug 03, 2026
Iowa Headlines: DOT Seeks Public Input on Future Transportation, Iowa Named Best State to Retire, Hoover Library Reopening, Ledges State Park Closing
Iowa DOT Asking For Public Input On Future Transportation Improvements (Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa DOT is asking for input on future transportation projects. The department says the feedback will hel...
Aug 03, 2026
Produce in the Park In A Pickle night set to August 6
(Article submitted by Ciara Hoegh Market Manager) (Atlantic) Produce in the Park provides the perfect place for those "in a pickle" over what to do this summer. "In A Pickle Night" on Thursday, August...
Aug 02, 2026
One Arrested on OWI Charges in Red Oak
(Red Oak) On Saturday, August 1, at 11:49 p.m. Red Oak police arrested 52 year old Fredrick Miles of Red Oak for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) second offense. Miles was apprehended at a traffic st...
Aug 02, 2026
WHO Launches New Effort To Prevent Drownings
(Undated) -- The World Health Organization is launching a new effort to try to prevent drownings. Every year, 300-thousand people die from drowning, and it's among the leading causes of death among ch...
Aug 02, 2026
