Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Adair County Man Charged with Assault and Other Charges
(Greenfield) A Greenfield man was arrested following an alleged assault involving a child on July 2. According to the Adair County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of an incident at 25...
Tom Robinson Jul 07, 2025

Sunnyside Pool Hosts "Sip and Dip" Adult Night Featuring Live Music, Wine Slushies & Poolside Fun
(Atlantic) The Sunnyside Pool Staff is inviting the community to unwind and relax at a special adult Night on Thursday, July 10. Aquatic's Coordinator, Chelsea Rush, says the event is called "Sip and ...
Tom Robinson Jul 07, 2025

Work release escape of Tony Orr Jr.
(Waterloo, Iowa) Tony Cecil Orr Jr., convicted of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon in Black Hawk County, failed to report back to the Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility as required on Satu...
Tom Robinson Jul 07, 2025

Public Meeting Scheduled on Cold Springs Lake Renovation Project
(Lewis) On June 15, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources relaxed the fishing regulations at Cold Springs Lake near Lewis. DNR Fisheries biologist John Lorenzen says this allows anglers to more fre...
Tom Robinson Jul 07, 2025

Mural Promoting Kindness Unveiled During Villisca Heritage Days
(Villisca) The Villisca Community Betterment Association recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a mural titled "Be Kind Villisca." The ribbon cutting ceremony followed the parade during the Vil...
Tom Robinson Jul 07, 2025

One Dead After Shooting In Related To Hit-And-Run Incident
(Des Moines, IA) -- One person is dead after a hit-and-run incident in Des Moines escalated into a fatal shooting. Police say a 30-year-old man was shot and killed after brandishing a baseball bat at ...
Tom Robinson Jul 07, 2025

Updated: 1 Killed 3 Injured in Car-Motorcycle Accident
(Winnebago County) One person died, and three others were hurt when an SUV crossed the centerline and struck two motorcycles in northern Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened in Winne...
Tom Robinson Jul 06, 2025

Rain Totals
Adair- Anita-.85 Atlantic-1.15 Darrin Petty -seven miles West of Atlantic-1.60 Audubon-1.45 Clarinda-.40 Corning-.65 Creston-.45 Emerson-.65 Exira-1.00 inch Glenwood-.60 Greenfield-.60 Griswold-.45 Gu...
Tom Robinson Jul 06, 2025

Volunteers Power the Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair returns July 24-29, and organizers say the event wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work of its volunteers. Countless hours of volunteer time and effo...
Mandy Billings Jul 06, 2025

Treasurer Smith Celebrates Disability Pride Month
(Des Moines) July marks Disability Pride Month and State Treasurer Roby Smith is taking the opportunity to spotlight IAble, Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan while recognizing the ...
Mandy Billings Jul 06, 2025







