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Mills County Man Sentenced to More Than 18 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography
(Mills Co.) An Emerson man was sentenced on Tuesday to 218 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography. According to public court documents, the National Center for Missing and Exploited ...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2026

Red Oak Man Arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault and Interference with Official Acts
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested Shannon Ray Porter, 51, of Red Oak, Thursday afternoon in the 1800 block of E Summit Street. Porter was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2026

Cass Health Adds Mental Health Services at Atlantic Medical Center
(Atlantic) Cass Health announced that it is now providing mental health services in its primary care clinic, Atlantic Medical Center, RHC. "We are excited to further expand our healthcare services for...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2026

Two Arrested in Glenwood on Drug, OWI, and Other Charges
(Glenwood) Two people were arrested on drug and other charges in Glenwood. The Glenwood Police Department arrested 28-year-old Kayla Elizabeth Yale, of Glenwood, on March 9th for Public Intoxication, ...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2026

Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Six Arrests
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reported six arrests between March 7 and March 11 involving charges including theft, controlled substance possession, parole violations, and failure to appe...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2026

Cass County Public Health Highlights Mental Health Efforts at Atlantic School Board Meeting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board received a report from Cass County Public Health Director Megan Roberts and Community Wellness Coordinator Grace McAfee at Wednesday's meeting. Roberts explained t...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2026

Iowa Tornadoes Confirmed, Soldiers Return Home, and Reserved Parking Sold Out at DSM Airport
NWS: Tuesday Storms Bring Iowa's First Confirmed Tornadoes Of 2026 (Iowa) -- Iowa's first confirmed tornadoes of the year touched down in the southeastern corner of the state on Tuesday. The National ...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2026

Council Bluffs Police Investigating Assault After Fight on Bluff Street
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs police are searching for a suspect after a man was cut during a fight on Wednesday evening. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, officers and fire personn...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2026

Severe Weather Alert: High Wind Watch and Warning Issued for Western Iowa
(Des Moines) A High Wind Watch and a High Wind Warning are in effect for southwest and west central Iowa today and tonight. The National Weather Service issued the High Wind Watch for this afternoon a...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2026

Building a Brighter Future: Progress on Vision Atlantic's Community Project
(Atlantic) Diana Williams, longtime director of the Ann Wickman Child Development Center, says it has been exciting to watch the steady progress taking place at the Camblin Hills housing development s...
Tom Robinson Mar 12, 2026







