Category Archives: Local News
Black Hawk County Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Northwest Iowa
(Cushing) A Cedar Falls man suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Woodbury County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday afternoon on Highway 20 E and County Lane ...
Nov 2, 2025
Marshall County Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
(Marshalltown) A Marshalltown woman died in a hit-and-run accident in Marshalltown. The Iowa State Patrol reports that the accident occurred late Saturday night. Authorities say 30-year-old Melanie Ka...
Nov 2, 2025
Iowa Gas Prices Drop Slightly, Diesel Sees Notable Increase
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell slightly this week, while diesel prices saw a notable increase, according to the latest Weekly Fuel Report from AAA. Regular unleaded g...
Nov 2, 2025
Southwest Iowa Voters to Decide on Multiple School, City, and Community Bond Measures
(Area) Several public measures will appear on ballots throughout southwest Iowa in the November 4th City/School Election. Iowa Western Community College Public Measure SE states, "Shall the Board of D...
Nov 2, 2025
Lake Improvements Aim to Boost Fish Habitat and Fishing Opportunities
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources initiated a renovation project at Cold Springs in August. The water volume was reduced by about four feet, and Rotenone was applied to eliminate the Re...
Nov 2, 2025
Psychologists Offers Tips For Recognizing Mental Issues With Children
(Undated) -- A health expert is offering some tips on how to recognize possible mental health related issues in children. Child psychologist Kate Eshleman with the Cleveland Clinic says increased cryi...
Nov 2, 2025
The Annual Scrooge Contest Returns to Support the Atlantic Food Pantry
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber's Annual Scrooge Contest is officially underway for the month of November! Established in 2002 by Eleanor Hoover, the friendly competition has become a beloved com...
Nov 1, 2025
Atlantic Police Announce 2025 Christmas Programs
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department has announced plans for its annual Christmas programs aimed at helping Cass County families have a joyful holiday season. The "Family Dreams Christmas" progra...
Nov 1, 2025
Judge blocks enforcement of parts of Iowa PBM law in Wellmark lawsuit
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa's law putting new regulations on pharmacy benefits managers is temporarily blocked from enforcement for Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield health plans and insurance policies...
Oct 31, 2025
DMACC board candidate arrested after complaint by his opponent, the board president
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A former Des Moines Area Community College administrator currently running for a seat on the college's board of directors has been arrested by the Warren County sheriff's depar...
Oct 31, 2025
