Category Archives: Local News
Update: Southwest Iowa counties in Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning
(Des Moines) A winter storm will arrive later today and bring accumulating snowfall to southern Iowa from tonight through the day Sunday before ending Sunday evening. The National Weather Service says...
Jan 04, 2025
DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen Points Out Best Ice Fishing Spots
(Lewis) Ice fishing season is approaching as the bitterly cold temperatures freeze local lakes and ponds. Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen recommends several area lakes for your next ice fishing trip...
Jan 04, 2025
The Fuller Center for Housing of Southwest Iowa Donates Funds to Carry on Its Mission
(Shenandoah) The Fuller Center for Housing of Southwest Iowa has worked for many years to improve housing opportunities in the Shenandoah area. However, the group recently felt the time had come to di...
Jan 03, 2025
DOT: Conditions in extreme Southern Iowa will impact travel this weekend
(Des Moines) Falling and potentially heavy blowing snow is expected to create dangerous driving conditions in the southern two tiers of Iowa counties late Saturday into Sunday. The Iowa Department of ...
Jan 03, 2025
Attorney General Bird and Department of Public Safety Warn Public of Rise in "Grandparent Scams"
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of "grandparent scams." Several Iowa communities throughout the state ha...
Jan 03, 2025
University of Northern Iowa plans celebrations for 150th class, sesquicentennial
The University of Northern Iowa is set to honor its past and drum up excitement for its future over the next two years as part of the university's sesquicentennial celebrations and other milestones. U...
Jan 03, 2025
Frigid Temperatures Expected to Last Through Mid-January
(Des Moines) State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan says winter is finally on its way. He explains that a low-pressure system tracking through St. Louis will cause a cold air outbreak and possibly sign...
Jan 03, 2025
Creston Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Assault While Displaying Weapon
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 39-year-old John David Foster on Thursday for Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd or Subsequent Offense and Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. Foster ...
Jan 03, 2025
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Disaster Proclamation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced an extension of the disaster proclamation for O'Brien, Palo Alto, Sac, Sioux, and Worth Counties, effective immediately and continuing through Feb...
Jan 03, 2025
Perry School Shooting Vigil Information
(Perry) A national organization is holding a vigil to honor the lives lost in the deadly Perry High School shooting. Five students and three staff members were shot by a 17-year-old student who died b...
Jan 03, 2025
