Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Brief Round of Freezing Mist causing some slick spots
(Des Moines) A brief round of freezing mist is moving through the area this morning. Isolated slick spots are possible until temperatures warm above freezing. The latest 511ia.org shows Highway...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2019
One Person Hurt in Mills County Crash
(Glenwood) One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 near Glenwood. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 6:04 p.m. in the southbound lanes near the 38-mile mark...
Tom Robinson Dec 12, 2019
Jasper County Man Dies in Adair County Accident
(Adair) A Jasper County man died in a single-vehicle crash in Adair County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 4:41 p.m. on Wednesday on Interstate 80 near the 74-mile marker. ...
Tom Robinson Dec 12, 2019
Cardinal IG Greenfield, Iowa Plant Receives OSHA VPP Star Certification
(Greenfield) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration honored Cardinal IG in Greenfield Wednesday morning for their Voluntary Protection Program Star Certification achievement. OHSA's VPP pro...
Tom Robinson Dec 12, 2019
U.S. 6 to open in Council Bluffs today
(Council Bluffs) Good news for travelers in the Council Bluffs area, U.S. 6 is expected to open today, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's District 4 office. Traffic will be able to u...
Mandy Billings Dec 11, 2019
Atlantic resident displays “World’s Largest Bible” to showcase what Christmas is all about
(Atlantic) An Atlantic resident has a 7 ft. high; 4 ft. wide bible on display in hopes of bringing back the meaning of what Christmas is all about. Albert Morgan said he would decorate his home for ma...
Mandy Billings Dec 11, 2019
Harlan Man Honored with Governor’s Lifesaving Award
(Des Moines) A Harlan man was honored Tuesday morning at the 2019 Sullivan Brothers' Award of Valor and Governor's Lifesaving Awards Ceremony. Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg and...
Mandy Billings Dec 11, 2019
Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office reports ten arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Jeff Riemenschneider, 42, was arrested following a disturbance in the 100 block of...
Tom Robinson Dec 02, 2019
Combine Accident in Audubon County
(Hamlin) Rescue crews responded to a combine accident east of Hamlin. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 8:36 p.m. Monday evening on 240th Street and Pheasant Avenue. According...
Tom Robinson Nov 28, 2019
Fatal semi vs car accident in Adams County
(Corning) One person was killed and two others were injured in two-vehicle accident in Adams County Saturday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at Highway 34 and Ginkgo Avenue a...
Tom Robinson Nov 23, 2019