Category Archives: Local News
Construction Set to Begin June 11 at Cass Health
(Atlantic) Cass Health will break ground on its next major facility expansion and interior renovation construction project on June 11, 2026. The project includes three additions and interior renovatio...
Jun 8, 2026
Two Arrested in Adair County on OWI and Probation Violation Charges
(Adair Co.) The Stuart Police Department arrested 21-year-old Noe Aguilar Landeros, of Sioux City, Iowa, following a traffic stop on Saturday. He was charged with OWI 1st Offense. Bond was set at $1,0...
Jun 8, 2026
Wet Weather Ahead: Storms Expected Again This Week
(Des Moines) The active weather pattern continues this week and into the weekend, according to National Weather Meteorologist Ashley Bury. Bury says today and Tuesday appear dry, before showers and st...
Jun 8, 2026
Clarinda Square Streets to Close June 11 for Public Concert
(Clarinda) The City of Clarinda will close the south and west sides of the square on Thursday, June 11, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Glenn Miller Public Concert. The City thanks you for your coopera...
Jun 8, 2026
Wandering Kangaroo Spotted in Southeastern IA Returned Home Safe
(Lee County) A kangaroo spotted wandering along Highway 103 in Lee County has been safely returned home. The animal was reported missing last Thursday. "We're happy to report no deputies were injured ...
Jun 8, 2026 (Photo: Lee County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
IA Supreme Court Rules UI Cannot Change Distribution of Scholarship Intended for Black Students
(Des Moines) The Iowa Supreme court ruled that the University of Iowa may not repurpose the Ezra L. Totton Scholarship so first-generation students may use it. Ezra Totton was a Black student at IU, a...
Jun 8, 2026
New IA Law Gives Teachers More Say About Disruptive or Violent Students
(Des Moines) A new Iowa law addressing disruptive student behavior is getting teacher and IA State Education Association support across the state. Senate File 2428 creates new, strict procedures for h...
Jun 8, 2026
Rob Sand Announces Dave Muhlbauer as Running Mate
(Des Moines) Democratic nominee for governor Rob Sand announced Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer as his candidate for lieutenant governor. Rob Sand said Dave Muhlbauer, a fifth-generation Cra...
Jun 8, 2026
Multiple Arrests Made in Montgomery County: Two Charged with OWI and One for Domestic Abuse Assault
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports two alcohol-related arrests and a domestic abuse assault charge. The arrests all occurred on Sunday, June 7. *Sheriff's Deputies conducted a tr...
Jun 8, 2026
Work release resident Eric Daugherty Sr. fails to return in Des Moines
(Des Moines) Eric Tyrone Daugherty Sr. failed to return to the Fort Des Moines Work Release Facility as required on June 6th, 2026. Daugherty Sr. is serving time for Robbery 2nd in Polk County, along ...
Jun 8, 2026
