Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Red Oak Police Arrest an Emerson Woman
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police report the arrest of 35-year-old Bailie Anne Preston of Emerson for driving while barred, an aggravated misdemeanor. Officers were transported to the Montgomery County Jail an...
Tom Robinson Feb 12, 2026

Atlantic School Board Approves Termination of High School Counselor
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate High School Counselor Jesse McCann at Wednesday's board meeting. No further comments were made on his ter...
Mandy Billings Feb 11, 2026

Iowa State Patrol Investigates Bus Crash
(Calhoun Co.) The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a bus crash in Calhoun County. On Wednesday, shortly after 11:00 am, the Iowa State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 4 near Tw...
Mandy Billings Feb 11, 2026

CAM School District to Hold March 3 Special Election on 10-Year PPEL Levy
(CAM) A special election will be held in the CAM Community School District on Tuesday, March 3rd. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Voters in the CAM Community School District will decide ...
Mandy Billings Feb 11, 2026

Audubon Graduate Hannah Thygesen Joins Department of Public Safety in District Five
(Des Moines) Audubon native Hannah Thygesen is among 20 recruits who recently graduated from the 53rd Department of Public Safety (DPS) Basic Academy and has been assigned to District Five, headquarte...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Union County Man Faces Burglary, Theft, and Drug Possession Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested one person for theft, another for Burglary, and drug possession on Tuesday. Police arrested 41-year-old Reynaldo Ramirez Bravo of Creston at Summit and Poplar for Pos...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

State News
Iowa Doctoral Student Escorted Out Of DEI Subcommittee Meeting (Des Moines, IA) -- House subcommittee members are saying an Iowa doctoral candidate attempted to assault House members on Monday. Abigai...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Gov. Reynolds issues executive order protecting Iowa citizens, assets from Chinese government threats
(Des Moines) Tuesday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed her eighteenth executive order to strengthen protections and reduce vulnerabilities against potential threats by the Chinese government. Executive Or...
Mandy Billings Feb 10, 2026

The Wall That Heals coming to Pottawattamie County; Volunteers Needed
(Council Bluffs) The Wall That Heals is coming to Pottawattamie County over Memorial Day weekend 2026. For more information on The Wall That Heals, visit: https://www.pottcounty-ia.gov/veterans_servic...
Mandy Billings Feb 10, 2026

Guthrie County Supervisors Have a Short Agenda for Tuesday's Meeting
Chris Varney has a recap of Tuesday's meeting of the Guthrie County Supervisors
Chris Varney Feb 10, 2026







