Category Archives: Local News
Contests Underway Before Cass County Fair Begins
(Atlantic) Fair week is a celebration of hard work and dedication to 4-H and FFA programs throughout the past year. In Cass County, the week is filled with activities: free entertainment, great food, ...
Jul 05, 2025
Iowa State University presidential search committee sets best qualities of future leader
During Tuesday's first meeting of the Iowa State University presidential search committee, members of the ISU community, alongside state officials and search consultants, began crafting a list of qual...
Jul 05, 2025
Secretary Pate announces Bailey Kelley as Director of Elections
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that after a nationwide search, Bailey Kelley will take on the role of Director of Elections. Kelley has been on staff with the Iowa Secretary ...
Jul 05, 2025
Shelby County Fair Schedule July 5-8, 2025
(Harlan) Shelby Count Fair Schedule July 5-8, 2025 SATURDAY, JULY 5 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Shelby County Open Dairy and Meat Goat Weigh-In9:00 a.m. Shelby County Open Dairy and Meat Goat Show11:30 a.m. - 12...
Jul 05, 2025
Erickson Comes Closer to Home as Superintendent at Southwest Valley
(Corning, IA) -- The Southwest Valley school district has a new school superintendent that started this week -- Joe Erickson was in Buffalo Center, Iowa which is a stones throw away from the Minnesota...
Jul 04, 2025
Red Oak Arrest Report
On Thursday, July 3 at 3:24 pm, Officers of the Red Oak Police Department in a joint investigation with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, arrested Jason Suggs of Stanton in the 2700 block of 220...
Jul 04, 2025
Stay Safe on the Water this Holiday Weekend
(Area) The Fourth of July is a busy weekend for people on the water, and with several drownings already reported across the state, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources wants to remind everyone tha...
Jul 04, 2025
Auto Accident in Madison County Kills Two People
(Madison County, IA) -- Two people were killed in a traffic accident in Madison County on Thursday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says that a 2009 Grand Marquis Merc was driving northbound on Earlha...
Jul 04, 2025
TSA Expects To Screen 18 Million Passengers This July Fourth
(New York, NY) -- The TSA is expecting to screen more than 18-million passengers by the time the Fourth of July holiday wraps up. TSA Spokesperson Jessica Mayle says fireworks are one item travelers a...
Jul 04, 2025
Stay Sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend
(Des Moines) State, federal, and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone's safety on Iowa waters. Susan Stocker is ...
Jul 04, 2025
