Category Archives: Local News
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Alcohol-Related and Other Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 49-year-old Nathan Andrew William Dejongh of Red Oak on Tuesday evening in the 300 block of East Reed Street for Public Intoxication and Indecent Exposure. Officers t...
Jul 22, 2026
Cass County Fair King and Queen Crowning Set for July 23
(Atlantic) The 2026 Cass County Fair King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, July 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Show Ring at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Haley Schmidt is coordinating this...
Jul 22, 2026
State News: Boone Dairy Expansion, Lottery Leadership, State Fair and RAGBRAI
Daisy Plant Being Built In Boone Brings Jobs, Economic Development (Boone, IA) -- A new dairy plant being constructed in Boone is expected to employ at least 255 people. Boone Alderman Terry Moorman s...
Jul 22, 2026
AAA: New "E-Ride Ready" Campaign Helps Families Prevent E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries
(Omaha) As e-bikes and e-scooters continue to grow in popularity, AAA - The Auto Club Group has launched its new "E-Ride Ready" campaign to help parents understand the risks and prevent serious injuri...
Jul 22, 2026
Cass County Fair Schedule
Thursday July 23 Horse Show - Timed Events 2:00 p.m., horse arena Inflatable Carnival 4:00-10:00 p.m., midway $10 wristbands; good for all-day usage $40 wristbands; good for the entire week of fair! 4...
Jul 22, 2026
Six Arrested Following Six-Week Narcotics Investigation in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Several people were arrested as a result of an approximately six-week-long narcotics investigation in Red Oak. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office executed two search warrants on July 21....
Jul 21, 2026
Stolen Vehicle from Stuart Recovered in Des Moines; Suspect Arrested
(Stuart) A vehicle stolen from Stuart was recovered in Des Moines. At approximately 6:49 a.m. Tuesday, the Stuart Police Department received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from the 600 block of S....
Jul 21, 2026
Gov. Reynolds Appoints Iowa Lottery Administrator
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Stephen Waymire as Administrator of the Iowa Lottery. Waymire has served as the Iowa Lottery's Investigations Bureau Chief and a m...
Jul 21, 2026
Creston Police Department Places New Lifesaving Equipment in Patrol Vehicles
(Creston) The Creston Police Department has obtained six automated external defibrillators (AEDs) through funding provided by the Helmsley Charitable Trust. The new AEDs have been assigned to the depa...
Jul 21, 2026
Work Release Resident Jolyn Beaver Fails to Return in Des Moines
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Corrections says 23-year-old Jolyn Marie Beaver failed to return to the Fresh Start Women's Center as required on July 10th, 2026. Beaver is serving time for Intimi...
Jul 21, 2026
