Category Archives: Local News
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AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' for Year-End Holidays
(Area) AAA's Tow to Go program will help keep impaired drivers off the road and assist stranded motorists during the holidays. The service is active from 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, to 6 a.m. Thursda...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve Appointments to Townships, Boards and Committees
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved appointments to Townships, Boards and Committees during their meeting this (Monday) morning. Supervisor Donna Robinson... The Montgo...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested William Jason Long, 53, on Saturday for OWI 1st Offense. Long was taken to the Union County Jail where he was later released on his own recognizance. T...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Iowa Reps Vote In Favor of Federal Spending Bill
(Washington, DC) -- Iowa's four U.S. representatives are voting to keep the federal government operating. The four Republicans voted in favor of the latest spending bill on Friday, which was later sig...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
One Injured In Des Moines Shooting
(Des Moines, IA) -- One person is hurt after a shooting in Iowa's capital. Des Moines police say they were called out on a report of shots fired last night near the six-thousand block of Creston Avenu...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Red Oak Man Arrested on Firearm Charge
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 60-year-old Scottie Allen Cetnar in the 1000 block of Senate Avenue Sunday afternoon. Cetnar was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and/or a...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
'Tis the Season to Drive Sober
(Iowa) The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to designate before you celebrate. Shelby McCreedy, Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 ...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Rural Mental Health Challenges Can Intensify During Holidays
(NAFB) For the 46 million people living in rural America, the holiday season can present added pressures to an already stressful time of year. In addition to higher rates of depression, suicide rates ...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Alzheimer's Association Offers Tips For Stress-Free Holiday Season
(Undated) -- The Alzheimer's Association is offering tips this holiday season to help the millions living with the disease and their caretakers. Alaina Nathan is a Senior Manager of Programs with the ...
Mandy Billings Dec 22, 2024
Gas Prices Higher for the Week
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose four cents, averaging $2.74 across Iowa. The $2.74 average price per gallon is still two cents lower than one year ago. The n...
Tom Robinson Dec 22, 2024