Category Archives: Local News
Honduran Eswin Mejia Sentenced For Killing Of Iowan Sarah Root
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- The Honduran convicted of killing Iowan Sarah Root will serve 20 years in prison. Eswin Mejia was sentenced on Monday to 20-to-22 years in prison for motor vehicle homicide, DU...
Feb 03, 2026
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor, remembrance of Judge Robert W. Pratt
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Robert W. Pratt, a former ...
Feb 03, 2026
One Person Injured in Rollover Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Sunday. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened at Highway 34 and 8th Street. On scene, deputies observe...
Feb 03, 2026
Shipley Questions Proposal to Appoint County Officials, Highlights Early-Stage Legislation at Atlantic Coffee
(Atlantic) During a legislative coffee in Atlantic Saturday morning, District 9 Senator Tom Shipley spoke about legislation that has been introduced that would change the County Treasurer, Auditor and...
Feb 03, 2026
Mills County Arrest Report
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports several recent arrests. Larry Frimann, 50, of Merrill, was arrested on January 29 on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated, second offense. On J...
Feb 02, 2026
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports three arrests over the weekend. Rory Allen Davis, 22, was arrested at the intersection of Park Street and Stone Street on Saturday. He was charged with ...
Feb 02, 2026
Massena Chamber of Commerce Discusses 4th of July Schedule
(Massena, IA) -- Carnival games, foam parties, food vendors, and more are on the tentative list of 4th of July celebration events laid out by the Massena Chamber of Commerce during their annual meetin...
Feb 02, 2026
Iowa National Guard Welcoming Home Nearly 250 Soldiers
(Des Moines, IA) -- About 250 soldiers deployed in Operation Inherent Resolve are returning the U.S. The Joint Force Headquarters in Des Moines made the announcement on Sunday, adding that the soldier...
Feb 02, 2026
Senator Shipley Discusses Property Tax Proposals at Atlantic Legislative Coffee
(Atlantic) District 9 State Senator Tom Shipley discussed the property tax proposals during a legislative coffee in Atlantic Saturday morning. Iowa lawmakers are considering three different property t...
Feb 02, 2026
February 14 Sweetheart Farmers Market Features Pancake Man, Local Food, Family Fun
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park will host its annual Sweetheart Market on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA in Atlantic. The holiday farmers ...
Feb 02, 2026
