Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Senate sends SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin to governor
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds' "Make America Healthy Again" legislation to her desk Monday, a package that includes SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin and ...
Apr 28, 2026
Five Iowa dog breeders listed among this year's 'Horrible Hundred' puppy mills
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An animal-welfare organization has released its annual, national report on problem puppy mills, with five of the "Horrible Hundred" businesses located in Iowa. The report, publ...
Apr 28, 2026
Fatal Semi vs SUV Accident in Kossuth County
(Kossuth Co.) One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Kossuth County Monday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says a 2014 Peterbilt semi, driven by 40-year-old Tedd...
Apr 28, 2026
After being fired from four hospitals, nurse was hired by Shenandoah hospital
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A nurse who landed a job at Iowa's Shenandoah Medical Center after being fired by four Nebraska hospitals is now facing charges for the alleged theft of controlled substances. ...
Apr 28, 2026
Red Oak Man Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine
(Montgomery Co.) A Red Oak man was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine 2nd Offense. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Jeffrey Allan Martin was arrested following a traffic...
Apr 28, 2026
State Headlines: Road Projects Ramp Up, Charges Dropped for Former Anamosa Teacher, Vance Visit Delayed
More Than 100 IDOT Construction Projects Planned This Summer, Safety Priority (Des Moines, IA ) -- As summer approaches, that means road construction season. The Iowa Department of Transportation says...
Apr 28, 2026
Villisca Resident Arrested For Trafficking Stolen Weapons
(Montgomery County) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on Monday afternoon arrested 28 year old Dakota Lynn Girouex of Villisca, IA on a warrant for trafficking in stolen weapons; burglarly 3rd...
Apr 27, 2026
Five Arrested on Warrants in Adair County
(Adair Co.) Five people were arrested on warrants in Adair County. Minna Elisabeth Tootle, 28, of Greenfield, was arrested on April 20th on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order. To...
Apr 27, 2026
Water Main Break and Pressure Issues Addressed in Atlantic and Marne
(Atlantic) Atlantic Municipal Utilities responded to a water main break at 6th and Palm in Atlantic on Sunday afternoon. Steve Tjepkes, General Manager of AMU, said the call came in at around noon. He...
Apr 27, 2026
Area Rain Totals
Lewis .25 Treynor .89 Corning .89 Stanton .40 Greenfield 1.0 Bridgewater .70 Massena .26 Anita .10 Atlantic .05 Missouri Valley .03 Elk Horn .05 (Rain totals will be updated as they come in)
Apr 27, 2026
