Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Creston Police report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 41-year-old Douglas Matthew Sheldon, of Lenox, at 302 N. Pine Street for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana - 1st Of...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Closure of the Iowa 175 bridge over I-29 near Onawa begins on Thursday, July 24
(Onawa, Iowa) Suppose you drive on the Iowa 175 bridge over Interstate 29 west of Onawa. In that case, you need to be aware of an upcoming closure that may affect your trip, according to the Iowa Depa...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

DNR seeks comment on proposed research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation permits administrative rule revisions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Natural Resources Collector Permits: Research, Education and Wildlife Rehabilitatio...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

One Person Suffers Serious Injuries in a Car Versus Train Accident
(Wapello County) A woman was airlifted to the University of Iowa Health with serious injuries when the vehicle she was riding in was struck by a train in Wapello County, Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol sa...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Montgomery County Man Jailed on a Charge of Interference with Official Acts
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Lee Lafollette of Red Oak for interference with official acts. Additionally, the Officer cited him for trespassing. Authorities transported Lafoll...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

2025 Cass County Fair Gets Underway this Week
(Atlantic) The 2025 Cass County Fair features some new entertainment this year, when it opens on Wednesday, July 23, and runs through Tuesday, July 29. The entertainment begins on Thursday with the Li...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Fatal Accident in Franklin County
(Franklin Co) A Hampton man was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Franklin County Sunday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 1:08 a.m. 35-year-old Ty Borcherding was driv...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2025
Mills County Arrest Report
(Mills Co) Seven individuals were arrested in Mills County over the past week. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says Dustin Lee Lingerfelt, 41, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on July 14th for Violat...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2025

Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) The Stuart Police Department arrested 28-year-old Andrew Montgomery Irons, of Stuart, on July 16th for Burglary 2nd Degree and Harassment 1st Degree. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety....
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2025

Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department reports four arrests. Melissa Dumler, 37, of Glenwood, was arrested on July 17th for Child Endangerment. Dumler posted the $50,000 cash or surety bond. Kireni...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2025







