Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Man scheduled for trial in death of Sioux City homeowner
(Sioux City, AP) A 45-year-old Carroll man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Sioux City man. Gary Dains Jr. pleaded not guilty last week in the death of 65-year-old Paul Smith in J...
Tom Robinson May 27, 2020
Red Oak Police arrest Pottawattamie County Woman on Warrant
(Red Oak) A Council Bluffs woman is in custody in Montgomery County on a Pottawattamie County warrant. Police arrested 32-year old Britteny Sue McMartin at around 10:40 p.m. on the warrant for assault...
Tom Robinson May 27, 2020
Property Tax, Driver License and Motor Vehicle Deadlines Extended Again to June 25, 2020
(Atlantic) Deadlines for property taxes, Driver License and motor vehicle in Cass County Treasurer's Office have been extended in response to COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ...
Mandy Billings May 26, 2020
Farragut man arrested on multiple burglary and theft charges
(Farragut) A Farragut man faces multiple charges following an investigation into a home invasion and vehicle burglaries. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office received two reports of vehicle burglaries ...
Mandy Billings May 26, 2020
Updated: Two hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Two females were injured in a single-vehicle crash at around 3:06 p.m. at 315 Poplar Street in Atlantic. Atlantic Police Officer Caleb Smith says the westbound vehicle left the roadway and ...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2020
Iowa Governor allowing More businesses and Venues to Reopen June 1
(Johnston) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced this morning the extension of the disaster emergency proclamation through June 25. As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, bre...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2020
Atlantic man arrested for OWI following an accident at Lake Anita
(Anita) An Atlantic man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated following an accident at Lake Anita State Park Saturday evening. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says a 2020 Nissan Altima, driven...
Mandy Billings May 26, 2020
Creston woman transported to the hospital following an accident Monday
(Creston) A Creston woman was transported to the hospital following a single vehicle accident Monday afternoon. The Union County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Sky Jones was driving a 2005 Chevrole...
Mandy Billings May 26, 2020
Mills County Sheriff’s Report
(Glenwood) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports two drug arrests, an alcohol-related offense, and an assault in the latest release. *The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 53-year old Bryan Ernes...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2020
Atlantic Chamber Urges Businesses Owner to Complete Iowa Economic Survey
(Atlantic) Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith says the deadline to complete the Iowa Economic Development (IEDA) recovery survey has been extended to Friday, May 29 at 5...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2020