Category Archives: Local News
Gas Prices Dip in Iowa; Crude Oil, Natural Gas Also Fall
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are paying a little less at the pump this week. According to AAA, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell 5 cents to $2.86 per gallon, 13 cents lower than...
Oct 05, 2025
Attorney General Bird Releases Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
(Des Moines) Continuing her priority to keep children safe online, today Attorney General Brenna Bird released some helpful tips for parents, teachers and caregivers. "As a mom and a prosecutor, I kno...
Oct 05, 2025
Large Field Fire Near New Market Contained With Help From Multiple Fire Departments and Local Farmers
(New Market) Saturday, at 3:59 p.m., the Villisca Fire Department was dispatched for Mutual Aid assistance to 200th/ Badger Ave just north of New Market for a large field fire. New Market FD, Clarinda...
Oct 04, 2025
Pursuit Ends in Head-On Crash on Highway 63; Two Injured in Black Hawk County
(Black Hawk Co.) A police pursuit ended in a head-on crash Friday night in Black Hawk County, leaving two people injured, according to the Iowa State Patrol. At about 10:34 p.m., troopers say a 2007 C...
Oct 04, 2025
Elevated Fire Danger Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines is warning of elevated fire danger across the state today. From noon to 7 p.m., strong southerly winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, ...
Oct 04, 2025
Fatal Accident in Lyon County
(Lyon Co.) A two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Lyon County left one man dead and another injured, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The accident happened at 2:23 p.m. at the intersection of High...
Oct 04, 2025
Families Invited to Enjoy the Best of Fall at Pottawattamie Conservation Parks This October
(Council Bluffs) Peak fall colors are approaching at your Pottawattamie County parks, and Pottawattamie Conservation is inviting community members to visit throughout the month of October to experienc...
Oct 03, 2025
Firm Sued Over Improper Vetting Of Detained Superintendent
(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines Public Schools is suing the firm responsible for vetting a recently detained former Superintendent. It comes after ICE agents arrested Ian Roberts who has resigned from ...
Oct 03, 2025
Overnight ramp closures at the Northeast Mixmaster scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6
(Grimes) If you use the Northeast Mixmaster to reach Interstate 235 you need to be aware of two upcoming ramp closures that may slow down your trip. Crews from the Iowa Department of Transportation's ...
Oct 03, 2025
A Thank You from the family of Denson (Nikiti) Ruben
(Atlantic) The family of 8-year-old Denson (Nikiti) Ruben, of Atlantic, who passed away in August, would like to thank the community for their support: "We want to express deep appreciation for the su...
Oct 03, 2025
