Category Archives: Local News
Long Term Health Care Facilities account for nearly Half of the COVID-19 Deaths in Iowa
(Johnston) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, speaking at her daily press conference, says COVID-19 is affecting the older adult population more than anyone else. For example, more than 10-percent of all pos...
Apr 06, 2020
Less Traffic driving at Higher Speeds on Iowa’s Roadways
(Denison) Iowa State Patrol Trooper and Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy reports the COVID-19 pandemic is resulting in lower-traffic counts on Iowa's roadways; however, motorists are traveli...
Apr 06, 2020
Crossroads of Western Iowa brings new company into the family
Crossroads of Western Iowa has announced the acquisition of Ida Services Inc. (ISI) of Battle Creek, Iowa. Crossroads of Western Iowa and ISI share a mission of serving and empowering individuals with...
Apr 06, 2020
Governor Reynolds orders Additional Closures
(Johnston) Governor Reynolds today ordered new business and establishments to close through April 30. Today, Iowa Governor Reynolds announced 78 new cases in four new counties for a total of 946 posit...
Apr 06, 2020
78 Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 3 additional deaths confirmed (April 6)
DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 78 additional positive cases for a total of 946 positive cases. There have been an additional 680 negative tests for a tot...
Apr 06, 2020
Atlantic Medical Center Expands Services with Telehealth Appointments
(Atlantic) Atlantic Medical Center, RHC (AMC) offers walk-in care six days a week, appointments five days a week, and now offers telehealth appointments for patients via smart phone, tablet, or home c...
Apr 06, 2020
Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Joseph Michael Shanks, 61, was arrested Sunday in the area of McPherson Avenue and Valley View Drive for Possession of...
Apr 06, 2020
Union County Woman arrested on Drug Charges
(Creston) A Union County woman faces Drug Possession Charges. Creston Police arrested 40-year old Juliann Edsall, of Creston early Sunday morning in the 100 blocks of E. Taylor, with the assistance of...
Apr 06, 2020
Additional Cases of COVID-19 reported in Crawford and Pottawattamie Counties
(Des Moines) The Crawford and Pottawattamie County Public Health Departments each reported on Sunday, one additional case of positive COVID-19. The information is not included in the latest results fr...
Apr 05, 2020
Additional COVID-19 cases and deaths in Iowa reported Sunday, state taking all measures to protect at-risk population
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 83 additional positive cases for a total of 868 positive cases. There have been an additional 519 negative tests for a tot...
Apr 05, 2020
