Category Archives: Local News
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
Fireworks Safety Stressed This July 4th
(Undated) -- Medical and safety experts are looking to raise awareness about the dangers of fireworks. Cynthia Garcia, whose 11-year-old son was severely injured after he lit an unused aerial shell th...
Jul 04, 2025
Villisca Heritage Days: A Celebration of Community and Family on July 5
(Villisca) Villisca Heritage Days will continue on Saturday, July 5. Alex Burton, President of the Community Betterment Club, states that the celebration-held annually during the Fourth of July holida...
Jul 04, 2025
Nebraska Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Glenwood
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 32-year-old Dakota Stewart, of Bellevue, Nebraska, on Thursday for OWI 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Parap...
Jul 03, 2025
Regional Water Update: Alert Level Red Continues
(Avoca) The Regional Water system remains under Alert Level Red as officials continue urging all customers to conserve water and avoid non-essential use, including filling private pools. Water pressur...
Jul 03, 2025
Atlantic CSD Seeks Community Feedback on Bond Referendum
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District is asking residents to share their input on a potential November bond referendum aimed at addressing facility needs across the district. The anonymous...
Jul 03, 2025
Iowa AG Brenna Bird rules out 2026 gubernatorial bid, plans to run for reelection
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced Wednesday she will not run for governor in 2026 - an unexpected decision for some Iowans who thought she would be a top Republican contender in...
Jul 03, 2025
ARL Of Iowa Advises On How Pet Owners Can Keep Their Animals Safe During The Fourth of July
(Des Moines, IA) -- Animal shelters across the area are expecting an influx of missing pets heading into the holiday weekend. Tom Colvin, Chief Executive Officer of The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, s...
Jul 03, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 34-year-old Alex Richard Cunningham on Wednesday for Failure to Appear. Cunningham was taken to the Union County Jail. Bail in the amount of $2,400 cas...
Jul 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Passes Third and Final Readings Amending Speed Limit Ordinances
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved several ordinances aimed at improving safety along 29th Street on the third and final readings on Wednesday. The speed limit from Chestnut to 29th Street ...
Jul 03, 2025
