Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Mistrial Declared in the State of Iowa vs Alison Dorsey trial
(Atlantic) A mistrial was declared in the State of Iowa versus Alison Dorsey case this afternoon. The jury was deadlocked on a decision. Dorsey was on trial for the death of an infant while in her car...
Mandy Billings Nov 04, 2021
Cass County Festival of Trees Returns for 2021
(Atlantic) A longstanding tradition is returning to Cass County, as organizers recently announced that the annual Festival of Trees will return this holiday season. This multi-day event, sponsored by ...
Mandy Billings Nov 04, 2021
Notice of Post-Election Audit for Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co.) Pursuant to Code of Iowa Sec. 50.51, the Secretary of State's Office has ordered a post-election audit of the November 2, 2021, City/School Election. By random selection, Precinct 7 w...
Mandy Billings Nov 04, 2021
$50,400 Granted to Audubon County Community Projects
The Audubon County Community Foundation awarded $50,400 to Audubon County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Fall 2021 Grant Cycle. Including these most recent grants, the Audub...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021
$33,200 Granted to Cass County Community Projects
The Cass County Community Foundation awarded $33,200 to Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Fall 2021 Grant Cycle. Including these most recent grants, the Cass County...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021
Death of man in Dows being investigated as a homicide
DOWS, Iowa (AP) - Authorities in north-central Iowa are investigating the death of a man in the small town of Dows. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says EMS crews called to a home on Tuesd...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021
Mt. Ayr Man Arrested, Charged With Murder In Disappearance Of Wisconsin Woman
(Urbandale, IA) -- A 46-year-old Mt. Ayr man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the disappearance of a Wisconsin woman. Thirty-year-old Rachel Reuter was reported missing by her...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021
One hurt in Semi Accident in Adair County
(Adair County) The Iowa State Patrol says one person suffered injuries in an accident involving three semis in the eastbound lanes on Interstate 80 near the 73.5-mile maker in Adair County. The Iowa S...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021
Creston Man faces Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 42-year-old Kim Jack Douglas Trost of Creston at the intersection of 1st Avenue and W. 4th Street. Officers charged Trost with Domestic Abuse Assault while displaying...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021
Crawford County Man arrested on Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Denison, Iowa man, following a traffic stop at 140th and Highway 48. During the investigation, deputies found drugs and paraphernalia. They ...
Tom Robinson Nov 04, 2021







