Category Archives: Local News
Gas Prices Jump Across Iowa Despite Drop in Crude Oil
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week, even as global crude oil prices decline. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 39 ...
May 6, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Table Zoning Hearing
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors tabled setting public hearings on a zoning reclassification request at Tuesday's meeting. The request called for a change in zoning from General Agricul...
May 6, 2026
Montgomery County Crash Claims One Life
(Red Oak) One person died from injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Tuesday at Highway 34 and 4th Street in Red Oak. Authorities sa...
May 6, 2026
State News: Vance Supports Local Business, Voter Data Transfer, Rising Gas Prices, Eminent Domain Setback, and State Fair Countdown
Vice President JD Vance Spoke In Des Moines on Tuesday Afternoon (Des Moines, IA) -- Vice President JD Vance spoke in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon during a campaign event for Iowa U.S. Representative ...
May 6, 2026
Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Firefighters Association, Incorporated has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a new side-by-side UTV equipped for grass and brush fire response, citing a sharp i...
May 5, 2026
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, Unleash Council Bluffs and Visit Omaha announced the 2026 OMA Tourism Award winners. Mark Eckman, Executive Director of the Council Blu...
May 5, 2026
Trailer Detaches from Pickup, Damages Building Door in Guthrie Center
(Guthrie Center) A detached trailer caused property damage Friday evening in Guthrie Center after coming loose from a pickup truck. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office, the incident occur...
May 5, 2026
Cass County Supervisors Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation this morning recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Grace McAfee, with the Cass County Coalition for Mental Wellness, s...
May 5, 2026
Important Dates and Voting Information for Upcoming Primary & General Elections
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office has released important information regarding the June 2, 2026, Primary Election and candidate filing deadlines for the November 3, 2026, General Election. A...
May 5, 2026
Multiple Arrests in Adair County: Felony Charges, Drug Possession, and Sex Offender Violation
(Greenfield) A Fontanelle man is being held in the Adair County Jail on a $500,000 bond after his arrest on multiple felony charges tied to incidents reported on April 11 and April 14. According to th...
May 5, 2026
