Category Archives: Local News
A Thank You from the family of Denson (Nikiti) Ruben
(Atlantic) The family of 8-year-old Denson (Nikiti) Ruben, of Atlantic, who passed away in August, would like to thank the community for their support: "We want to express deep appreciation for the su...
Oct 03, 2025
Iowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud
By: Clark Kauffman The Iowa Dental Board has recently sanctioned several Iowa dentists who have previously been accused of professional incompetence, fraud and sexual misconduct involving a patient. O...
Oct 03, 2025
Audubon's Annual Clean-Up Day Just Around the Corner
(Audubon) The City of Audubon's Clean-Up Day is just over a week away, offering residents a convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items and help keep the community looking its best. ...
Oct 03, 2025
Gov. Reynolds announces disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Calhoun County
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Calhoun County, Iowa, effective immediately through November 1, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly ...
Oct 03, 2025
Former Des Moines Superintendent Facing Federal Charges
(Des Moines, IA) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts is charged with federal firearms crimes. He was arraigned in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa this ...
Oct 03, 2025
Clarinda Citizen Victim of Publisher's Clearing House Scam
(Clarinda) The Clarinda Police Department is urging residents to be on alert after a local citizen was recently defrauded of a substantial amount of money through the well-known Publisher's Clearing H...
Oct 02, 2025
Elliott Man Arrested on Adams County Warrant
(Montgomery Co.) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Cory Ross Smith, of Elliott, in the 200 block of Cherry Street in Elliott this morning on an Adams County warrant for Failu...
Oct 02, 2025
City of Avoca Announces Departure of City Administrator Tyler Trout
(Avoca) The City of Avoca announces that City Administrator, Tyler Trout, will be leaving his role later this Fall to assume the position of City Administrator in Charles City, Iowa. The City Council ...
Oct 02, 2025
Des Moines Register Names Cass Health A Winner of The Iowa Top Workplaces 2025 Award
(Atlantic) Cass Health has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces. "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically...
Oct 02, 2025
Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests Following Incident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested two people following a disturbance on Wednesday in the 400 block of E. Nuckols Street. Officers arrested 65-year-old Lee Edds of Red Oak for Assault Causing Bodily In...
Oct 02, 2025
