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Update: Amber Alert Sent in Iowa Has Been Cancelled: Child Found
(Waterloo) The Iowa Department of Public Safety says The Amber Alert issued for 12-year-old Deyton Cranston has been cancelled. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says Deyton has been found. At 5:30...
Chris Varney Apr 5, 2026

Two Bodies Found in Submerged Vehicle Near Montezuma, Iowa
(Montezuma, Iowa) Authorities in Poweshiek County report that two people were discovered deceased inside a vehicle submerged in a drainage pond near Montezuma, Iowa. According to the Poweshiek County ...
Tom Robinson Apr 5, 2026

Reminder: U.S. 59 Bridge Over Iowa 92 in Carson to Close on Monday
(Carson) Crews from the Iowa Department of Transportation's Creston construction office need to close the U.S. 59 bridge over Iowa 92 in Carson on Monday, April 6, until late October, weather permitti...
Mandy Billings Apr 5, 2026

AHA Gives New Diet Guidelines For Heart Health
(Dallas, TX) -- The American Heart Association is giving updated guidance on diets good for the heart and that may reduce heart related issues. The diets involve a high amount of vegetables, fruits an...
Mandy Billings Apr 5, 2026

2 People Killed in Two Vehicle Crash in Northern Iowa
(Belmond, Iowa) Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash in Wright County. The accident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday on Highway 69 near 200th Street, just south of Belmond. Accord...
Tom Robinson Apr 4, 2026

Red Oak Police Report 2 Vehicle Non-Injury Accident
(Red Oak, IA) No one was hurt in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. Red Oak Police report the accident happened on Saturday morning at around 9:15 in the 500 block of North 3rd Street. A 2013 GMC Yuko...
Tom Robinson Apr 4, 2026

Atlantic Rising Easter Egg Hunt Draws Families for Fun-Filled Morning at The City Park
(Atlantic) Families gathered at Atlantic City Park on Saturday morning for the Annual Atlantic Rising Easter Egg Hunt, enjoying a festive event filled with eggs, candy, and prizes. Kelsey Beschorner, ...
Tom Robinson Apr 4, 2026

Red Oak Police Make Arrests In Vandalism Incident
(Red Oak, IA) -- The Red Oak police department made multiple arrests related to an incident that took place on Thursday, April 2 in the 500 block of West Coolbaugh St., also known as the boat ramp are...
Chris Varney Apr 4, 2026

Longtime Atlantic Wastewater Superintendent Tim Snyder Retires After Decades of Service to the Industry
(Atlantic) Tim Snyder, longtime Atlantic Wastewater Superintendent, is retiring. Community members, family, and friends joined Tim at a retirement party on Friday at 309 Sunnyside Lane from 11:00 a.m....
Tom Robinson Apr 3, 2026

Cass Health Announces Upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Class
(Cass Co.) Cass Health is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class this summer. The class is free for Cass County residents, including state testing fees, but space is limited to twelve stud...
Mandy Billings Apr 3, 2026








