Category Archives: Local News
Russia Accuses Former Iowa Army National Guardsman of Terrorism
(Des Moines) A former Iowa Army National Guardsman is facing charges overseas. According to the Des Moines Register, Ryan O'Leary is the subject of a criminal investigation launched by Russia's Invest...
Jan 03, 2025
Trial For Man Accused of Killing Wife Postponed to May
(Waukon) The trial for a man who is accused of killing his estranged wife is being postponed until spring. Brandon Kasemeier is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his wife at a ...
Jan 03, 2025
Winter Weather Causes Dozens of Crashes
(Des Moines) The Iowa State Patrol is saying they responded to over two dozen crashes between midnight and noon on Thursday. ISP shared the information on social media saying they covered 25 crashes, ...
Jan 03, 2025
Another Round of Accumulating Snow This Weekend
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines is predicting another round of accumulating snow for southwest Iowa. Forecasters indicate a 50% or higher chance of at least two inches of snow ...
Jan 03, 2025
Update: Charges Filed in Pomeroy Shooting Investigation
(Pomeroy) The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has filed criminal charges against Nicholas L. Benedict in connection with the December 31 shooting in Pomeroy. Benedict was booked into the Carroll Count...
Jan 02, 2025
Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors Hold Organizational Meeting; New Board Chair Elected
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors meeting kicked off Thursday morning with swearing in new County Auditor Mary Ann Hanusa and incumbent Supervisors Tim Wichman and Brian...
Jan 02, 2025
Clarinda Police Department Issues Reminder Ahead of Possible Weekend Snowfall
(Clarinda) With the potential for accumulating snowfall this weekend, the Clarinda Police Department is reminding residents to adhere to the city's snow ordinance to ensure safe and efficient snow rem...
Jan 02, 2025
Iowa doctor cited for 'gross malpractice' in patient deaths wins back license
The state board that oversees Iowa physicians has reinstated the license of a doctor it previously sanctioned for alleged "gross malpractice" related to patient deaths caused by drug overdoses. In 201...
Jan 02, 2025
Cass County Supervisors Hold First Meeting of the New Year
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors re-elected Steve Baier as Chairman of the Board and Mark O'Brien as Vice Chair. The Supervisors will meet on the first and third Tuesday's of each month,...
Jan 02, 2025
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Elect New Officers and Change Meeting Time
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors met on Thursday morning for an organizational meeting. They elected a new chair and vice-chair and changed the meeting times. The board looked diff...
Jan 02, 2025
