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Honduran Eswin Mejia Sentenced For Killing Of Iowan Sarah Root
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- The Honduran convicted of killing Iowan Sarah Root will serve 20 years in prison. Eswin Mejia was sentenced on Monday to 20-to-22 years in prison for motor vehicle homicide, DU...
Feb 03, 2026
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Competitive Grants for Fighting Opioid Crisis
(Des Moines) Attorney General Brenna Bird is launching a new funding opportunity to help communities across the state respond to the opioid crisis. The Iowa Attorney General's Office has secured over ...
Feb 03, 2026
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor, remembrance of Judge Robert W. Pratt
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Robert W. Pratt, a former ...
Feb 03, 2026
One Person Injured in Rollover Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Sunday. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened at Highway 34 and 8th Street. On scene, deputies observe...
Feb 03, 2026
Shipley Questions Proposal to Appoint County Officials, Highlights Early-Stage Legislation at Atlantic Coffee
(Atlantic) During a legislative coffee in Atlantic Saturday morning, District 9 Senator Tom Shipley spoke about legislation that has been introduced that would change the County Treasurer, Auditor and...
Feb 03, 2026
State Headlines: GOP Fundraising Edge, Major Developments, Lawsuits, and Ongoing Investigations
Republicans Hold Cash Advantage Heading Into 2026 Election (Des Moines, IA) -- Year-end campaign finance reports are showing Republicans have a cash advantage heading into the midterms. The new report...
Feb 03, 2026
Monday's High School Basketball Scores
Girls Non Conference Griswold 44, Red Oak 34 Creston 64, Clarke 59 (OT) Harlan 56, Winterset 33 Mount Ayr 57, Murray 24 Paton Churdan 34, Storm Lake St. Mary's 30 Woodward Granger @ Grand View Christi...
Feb 02, 2026
Cash Grain February 2, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey February Corn -- 3.94 October Corn -- 4.05 February Beans -- 9.94 October Beans -- 10.01 SIRE - Council Bluffs February Corn -- 4.12 October Corn - 4.23 Bunge -...
Feb 02, 2026
Mills County Arrest Report
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports several recent arrests. Larry Frimann, 50, of Merrill, was arrested on January 29 on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated, second offense. On J...
Feb 02, 2026
Atlantic High School Archery Team Finishes First in 3D, and Second in Bullseye at West Des Moines January Quad
(West Des Moines) Grant Petty and Gabrielle Engler led the Atlantic boys' and girls' teams with standout performances in the 3D competition at the West Des Moines January Quad on Saturday. Atlantic ed...
Feb 02, 2026
