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(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested Xavier Robers Barba, of Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday for OWI 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving Under Suspension. Bond was s...

(Jones Co.) One person died, and one other was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Jones County Monday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 8:10 a.m. at Highway 151 and Circle...

(Des Moines) With a government shutdown fast approaching, Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today formally requested that his pay be withheld until full government funding is restored. "If Senate Democ...

(Brighton, Iowa) A 17-year-old squirrel hunter has died from injuries sustained in an accidental shooting by another hunter in rural Brighton. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 3 p.m....

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Park and Recreation Commission announced at its meeting on September 24 that it will close the Splash Pad on October 1 for the season. "It was an amazing opening first year for...

(Greenfield) The Adair County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. *Deputies arrested 50-year-old James Jeremy Button on September 22 for 1st-degree theft. Authorities transported Button to the Adair...

(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports two arrests. *Police arrested 22-year-old Olivia Claire Henry, of Mount Ayr, on Saturday in the 100 block of W. Taylor Street. Officers charged Henry wi...

(Wadena, Iowa) A 13-year-old girl suffered serious injuries when her mini bike struck a vehicle at an intersection in Wadena, Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday at 3:06...

(Des Moines) The superintendent of the largest public school district in Iowa has been placed on leave after ICE detained him. On Saturday, the school board voted to place Des Moines Superintendent Dr...

SWIPCO Communications Coordinator Chris Parks released the following press release, and photos of SWIPCOs 50th Anniversary and Annual Meeting (Photos posted below the story) (Atlantic) Southwest Iowa ...