Category Archives: Local News

(Lewis) The DNR is already looking ahead to next summer. John Lorenzen, Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says temporary water patrol officers are needed at multiple l...

(Griswold, IA) -- Griswold CSD has received a grant from the Iowa Farm to School program in the amount of $11,407. Superintendent Dave Henrichs says the money will be used in two different ways Henric...

(Fayette Co.) A Fayette man died following an ATV accident Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 4:11 p.m. on 160th Street. 84-year-old Veryl Alfred Burghardt was drivi...

(Lewis) Iowa snowmobile owners are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit. John Lorenzen, of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, appearing on the KSOM DNR report,...

All subjects were arrested and taken the the Cass County jail: 11/9/2025 Jennifer Ponder, 40 of Red Oak, Iowa, OWI 1st offense Nicole Kimpson, 31 of Red Oak, Iowa, Possession of a controlled substance...

(Avoca, IA) -- The water threat in Avoca is easing. On Friday, Regional Water notified its customers that Booster 4 has been restored to full capacity and the Level RED restrictions are lifted effecti...

(Adams Co.) The Adams County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. On or about November 10, 2025, at approximately 12:47 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop near Highway 34 and the Montgomery Cou...

(Exira EHK) The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board held their organizational meeting Tuesday evening. According to the meeting minutes, the following outgoing board members were recognized for the...

(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 respiratory virus season. The individual was an older adult from southwes...

(Des Moines) Recently, reports have surfaced regarding a potential Thanksgiving blizzard that could bring significant snowfall. State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan shared his insights. Dr. Glisan ad...