Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Building Trades Students to Showcase Newly Built Home During June 5 Open House
(Atlantic) An open house will be held on June 5th for the public to tour the home built by the Atlantic Community School District building trades students. Randy Watts, with Camblin Mechanical, said t...
May 29, 2026
Former DMPS Superintendent Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison
(Des Moines, IA ) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. Roberts was arrested by ICE in September and later resigned. He plea...
May 29, 2026
Bridge on 190th Street east of Prescott closed
(Prescott) The Adams County Engineer's Office says the bridge on 190th Street over the railroad tracks east of Prescott is closed to all traffic until repairs are made. The length of time for the brid...
May 29, 2026
Stay Safe on Iowa Waters: Essential Boating Safety Tips for Summer
(Des Moines) Iowa waters are getting busy as summer heat draws people to local beaches and waterways. With peak boating season approaching, it's essential to prioritize safety. Susan Stocker, Boating ...
May 29, 2026
Three Democrats compete in Iowa 4th Congressional District primary
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Though Iowa's 4th Congressional District is considered a longtime Republican stronghold, three Democrats are competing in the June 2 primary to become the candidate competing f...
May 29, 2026
Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrests for Fraud, Drug Offenses and Domestic Contact Order Violations
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports five arrests between May 21st and May 26th on charges ranging from drug offenses to theft and domestic contact order violations. Miles Blake Cooley,...
May 29, 2026
Nunn Introduces Bill to Prevent Homelessness for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
(Washington, D.C.) Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Mike Carey (OH-15) today introduced the Housing Opportunities for Moving to Em...
May 29, 2026
Cerro Gordo County Man Hurt in Motorcycle Crash in Northern Iowa
(Worth County, Iowa) A Mason City man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Thursday evening in northern Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on H...
May 29, 2026
Robbery at Subway Restaurant in Stuart
(Stuart) The Stuart Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Subway restaurant in Stuart on Thursday, May 28. This is the same Subway restaurant that was robbed on February 4 of this year. ...
May 29, 2026
State News: Sentencing of Former DMPS Superintendent, and National Guard Deployment
Sentencing Today For Former DMPS Superintendent, Federal Prosecutors Ask For 3 Years (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts is scheduled to be sentenced today....
May 29, 2026
