Category Archives: Local News
National FFA Organization Announces New Membership Numbers
(Undated) The National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced that its new membership number reflects more than one million FFA m...
Aug 17, 2025
Help for Farmers Struggling with Mental Health Challenges
(Area) Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) recently introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025. The U.S. is losing too many farmers to suicide, so the bill is all about getting farmers the help they need durin...
Aug 17, 2025
Iowa Gas Prices Drop Four Cents; Crude Oil Falls Sharply
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a slight break at the pump this week. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in the state dropped 4 cents from last week, now sitting at...
Aug 17, 2025
DNR Using Drone to Control Lily Growth at Lake Manawa, Lake Anita
(Lewis) - Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen says a drone will be used this week to spray Lotus plants at Lake Manawa and Lake Anita with an aquatic-approved herbic...
Aug 17, 2025
Final Chance to See DNR's 99-Year-Old Aquarium and New Attractions at Iowa State Fair
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen extends one last push to visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday.Lorenze...
Aug 16, 2025
SWIPCO Seeking Nominations for Inaugural Ron Kohn Leadership Award
(Atlantic) The Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) is calling on residents to help honor exceptional local leaders through the new Ron Kohn Leadership Award, debuting this year as part of SWIPCO'...
Aug 15, 2025
Trial Dates Set for Pair Charged in Connection with Earling Woman's Death
(Shelby Co) Trial dates have been scheduled for two people charged in connection with the death of an Earling woman. Winston "Joe" Leal is facing a charge of First-Degree Murder in the death of 32-yea...
Aug 15, 2025
Murder Trial for Atlantic Man Continued to April
(Atlantic) The trial for an Atlantic man facing charges of First-Degree Murder and Child Endangerment Resulting in Death has been continued. According to court records, 25-year-old Corbin Loudermilk h...
Aug 15, 2025
Oakland Man Receives Suspended Prison Sentence in Fatal UTV Crash
(Oakland) An Oakland man charged in connection with a fatal UTV crash received a suspended prison sentence. According to court records, 85-year-old Gene Fritz was sentenced to 10-years in prison, but ...
Aug 15, 2025
Omaha Man Arrested in Connection with Council Bluffs Murder
(Council Bluffs) An Omaha man has been arrested in connection with the August 8 killing of a 19-year-old Council Bluffs resident. On August 12, 2025, detectives with the Council Bluffs Police Departme...
Aug 15, 2025
