Category Archives: Local News
Hinson Makes Senate Campaign Stop in Adams County
(Lenox, IA) -- U.S. Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson was in Adams County on Wednesday as part of her 99 County Tour. Hinson -- a Republican Congresswoman from District One -- stopped at the Gaesser Farm...
Apr 01, 2026
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Polk County Shooting
(Des Moines) In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the February 19, 2026, fatal shooting of Hunter Thomas Munoz by two Des Moines Police Officers was legally ...
Apr 01, 2026
Community Baby Shower is Saturday, April 18
(Atlantic) A Community Baby Shower will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 am at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. This free event is geared toward all new and expecting mother...
Apr 01, 2026
Free Presentation on Human Trafficking in Iowa Offered in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Community members are invited to attend a free presentation on human trafficking in Iowa, aimed at raising awareness and equipping individuals with tools to recognize and respond to the iss...
Apr 01, 2026
Active Weather Pattern Forecast for Thursday and Friday in Iowa
(Des Moines) National Weather Service Meteorologist Chad Hahn says the weather will become active over the next couple of days, with an emphasis on severe weather in southwest Iowa on Friday. Hahn say...
Apr 01, 2026
Cass County Master Gardeners Offering Grants for Local Garden Projects
(Cass Co) Cass County groups planning gardening, beautification, or education projects can now apply for funding through the Cass County Master Gardeners, with an April 15 deadline. The Cass County Ma...
Apr 01, 2026
Pottawattamie County Proclaims April as National County Government Month
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 2026 as National County Government Month. The proclamation, approved during Tuesday's meeting, highlights the importa...
Apr 01, 2026
Iowa teaching assistant fired after sharing OnlyFans content at work
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A teaching assistant who was fired from an Iowa school district for allegedly showing a colleague photos on an OnlyFans site is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ru...
Apr 01, 2026
Iowa News: Convictions in Cold Cases, Legal Actions, and Upcoming Events
Pottawattamie County Man Convicted in Cold Case Murder (Council Bluffs, IA) -- A Council Bluffs man is convicted in a nearly 40-year-old murder case. It took a jury four hours to find Robert Davis gui...
Apr 01, 2026
Over 2,400 Citations Issued as State Enforces New Law to Combat Distracted Driving
(Des Moines) Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law went into effect with a warning period on July 1, 2025, and citations began being issued by law enforcement on January 1, 2026. Since January 1, 2026, over 2...
Apr 01, 2026
