Category Archives: Local News
Van-Motorcycle Crash in Council Bluffs Under Investigation
(Council Bluffs) - Authorities in Council Bluffs are investigating a personal injury crash involving a van and a motorcycle that occurred Sunday evening. According to the Council Bluffs Police Departm...
Jun 23, 2025
Authorities Recover Body of Missing Swimmer at Kellen's Ponderosa Near Le Mars
(Le Mars) Authorities in Plymouth County responded to a report of a possible drowning Saturday evening, June 21, at Kellen's Ponderosa, a swimming lake located south of Le Mars. According to a press r...
Jun 23, 2025
Des Moines Weather Service Warns of Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, and Heavy Rainfall Through Midweek
(Des Moines) The Des Moines National Weather Service has issued an updated weather briefing, highlighting several hazards expected to persist through midweek. A new Heat Advisory has also been issued ...
Jun 23, 2025
Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law Starts July 1
(Des Moines) Iowa will be a hands-free driving state starting next week. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law during the most recent legislative session. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and D...
Jun 23, 2025
Marne Marks 150 Years with Parade, Community Pride, and Celebration
(Marne) - The Cass County community of Marne celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, honoring both its rich history and bright future. Marne was established in 1875 when German investors from a ...
Jun 22, 2025
Fuel Prices Climb Across Iowa Amid Rising Crude Oil Costs
(Des Moines) Iowa motorists are seeing higher prices at the pump this week, as the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents to $3.06 per gallon, according to the latest report from AAA....
Jun 22, 2025
Study: Eating More Fruits And Veggies May Improve Your Sleep
(Undated) -- A new study suggests adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet to get quality sleep. Researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University found that eating more fruits,...
Jun 22, 2025
Shelby County Supervisors Approve Elected Officials' Salary Adjustments for FY2026
(Shelby Co) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved salary adjustments for elected officials for Fiscal Year 2026, following recommendations made earlier this year by the county's C...
Jun 22, 2025
Triple-A Predicts Record-Breaking July 4th Travel
(Heathrow, FL) -- July 4th travel is shaping up to be a record-breaker. Triple-A's Aixa Diaz is predicting over 72 million-people will venture at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day hol...
Jun 22, 2025
Fremont County Sheriff's Office Announces Arrest in Sexual Assault Investigation
(Sidney) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Fremont County. On June 20, 2025, deputies arrested Kameron Davi...
Jun 21, 2025
