Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Gas Prices Fall 5 Cents, Diesel Prices Continue to Rise
(Des Moines) The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell 5 cents over the past week, according to the latest AAA Weekly Fuel Report. As of Wednesday, regular unleaded gasoline was aver...
Jul 29, 2026
Iowa Joins 50 State Bipartisan Push Against Illegal Robocalls
(Des Moines) Iowa is joining a bipartisan push to combat illegal robocalls. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined 49 other attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission to stre...
Jul 29, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand Wants Social Media Restrictions For Kids Under-18
(Des Moines, IA) A candidate for governor in Iowa wants to ban social media for younger kids. State auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic Party candidate for Iowa Governor, says he supports the current sta...
Jul 29, 2026
GLP-1 Trend Fuels Dairy; Cyberattacks Hinder
(NAFB) Consumer demand is reshaping the dairy industry, and the biggest growth isn't coming from traditional products like cheese and butter. Instead, processors are investing heavily in high-protein ...
Jul 29, 2026
State News: Arrests, TV Filming, New Zebra
U.S. Marshals Arrest 60+ Violent Offenders In Central Iowa (Des Moines, IA) -- The U.S. Marshals Service Southern Iowa Fugitive Task Force says it made dozens of arrests for crimes including homicide,...
Jul 29, 2026
Operation T-Bone Set For this Weekend in Audubon
(Audubon) Operation T-Bone returns to Audubon this weekend, bringing two days of family-friendly entertainment, community events, and local traditions. Festivities begin Friday, July 31, with a full l...
Jul 29, 2026
K9 Ally, Officer Irving assist in federal drug and firearm case
(Stuart, Iowa) The Stuart Police Department is recognizing Officer Daniel Irving and K9 Ally for their role in a case that resulted in a 173-month federal prison sentence. On Aug. 25, 2025, Officer Ir...
Jul 29, 2026
Farmland Leasing Arrangements Workshop builds stronger lease relationships
(Atlantic) A workshop designed for landowners and tenants new to farmland ownership or taking over the farm operation from an older generation, and ag business professionals, is scheduled for Tuesday,...
Jul 29, 2026
Tax Hikes On Cigarettes, Nicotine Products Supported By Iowa Governor Candidate
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa should raise taxes on cigarettes and nicotine products to help combat rising cancer rates in the state. That's according to Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for Governor. Sand...
Jul 28, 2026
Updated: Life-Threatening Injuries Reported After Child Struck by Vehicle in Coon Rapids
(Coon Rapids) A child sustained life-threatening injuries after being run over by a vehicle Monday evening in Coon Rapids. According to the Coon Rapids Police Department, the incident occurred at appr...
Jul 28, 2026
