Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Threat at South Hamilton High School Resolved
(Jewell) Threats were made at South Hamilton High School yesterday. The threat was made on Snapchat and flagged by the platform's algorithm. The FBI alerted local law enforcement. As a precaution, the...
Tom Robinson Nov 07, 2024
Iowa Republicans Secure Super Majorities in Both Legislative Chambers
(Des Moines) Iowa Republicans are set to hold supermajorities in both the state House and Senate after the 2024 election. The GOP expanded its control in the Iowa House, increasing its majority vote t...
Tom Robinson Nov 07, 2024
Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police report two arrests. Police arrested 38-year-old Dustin Keith Edie of Red Oak on Wednesday for Interfering with Official acts. Officers transported Edie to the Montgomery Count...
Tom Robinson Nov 07, 2024
"Atlantic City Council Approves Plan for Sidewalk Safety Amid Legal Shift on Liability"
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council passed a resolution to develop a comprehensive sidewalk improvement program to ensure the City's sidewalks are maintained safely and hazard-free. Atlantic City Adm...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2024
Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood Recognized for Years of Service
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council recognized Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood for his twenty years of service in keeping the community safe. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett presented Pau...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2024
Red Oak Woman Arrested for Assault, Harassment and other charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 56-year-old Peggy Jean Bradway, of Red Oak, this (Wednesday) afternoon in the 2300 block of Eastern Avenue on charges of Assault on Persons in Certain ...
Mandy Billings Nov 06, 2024
Red Oak Man Arrested for Theft 5th
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 50 year old Shannon Ray Porter, of Red Oak, this (Wednesday) morning in the 400 block of N 7th Street on a charge of 5th Degree Theft. Porter was taken...
Mandy Billings Nov 06, 2024
"Late-Night Effort: Cass County Absentee Ballot Team Overcomes Challenges to Count 2,990 Ballots"
(Atlantic) The large number of entries on Cass County ballots caused some issues for the Absentee Ballot voter team on Tuesday, forcing the crew and Cass County Auditor's Office to work into the wee h...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2024
DCI Identifies Subjects Involved in Earlville Crash
(Earlville) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has identified the subjects involved in a crash in Delaware County. On October 13th, a fatality motor vehicle collision occurred on U.S. Highway...
Mandy Billings Nov 06, 2024
Webster City Man Charged with First Degree Murder in Death of Infant
(Webster City) Following a joint investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Webster City Police Department, 26-year-old Gunner Jones, of Webster City, has been charged with f...
Mandy Billings Nov 06, 2024