Category Archives: Local News
AAA: Nebraska and Iowa Travelers part of 9.1 Million Expected to Close out 2024
(Omaha) AAA is forecasting more than 9.1 million travelers from the West North Central Region* (WNC) are predicted to travel 50 miles or more for the year-end holiday period (from Saturday, December 2...
Dec 22, 2024
Car Chase in Red Oak on Friday Leads to Arrest and Injuries
(Red Oak, IA) -- On Friday afternoon, Red Oak police engaged in a car chase leading to injuries and multiple charges for an apparent drunken driver. At 2:41 pm, the Montgomery Communications Center wa...
Dec 21, 2024
Iowa HHS Reports First Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Iowa, Risk Remains Very Low to Public
Iowa HHS Reports First Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Iowa, Risk Remains Very Low to Public The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is reporting the firs...
Dec 20, 2024
Pottawattamie County Long-term Disaster Recovery Center Holiday Closures
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Long-term Disaster Recovery Center (LT-DRC) will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday, December 24, through Friday, December 27. It will also be closed on Tue...
Dec 20, 2024
DPS Graduates 51st Basic Academy
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the graduation of the 51st Basic Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Des Moines...
Dec 20, 2024
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Hear Update on ISU Extension Youth Safety Programs, Approve Letter of Support
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update from ISU Extension on the Speak Up Be Safe program and on a new program for youth ages 10-15. Lucy Hough, Prevention...
Dec 20, 2024
FAA Workers Remain on Job Even In Shutdown
(Washington, DC) A potential government shutdown is expected to have little impact on Holiday travel plans. Even with a shutdown, the Department of Transportation says thousands of necessary FAA emplo...
Dec 20, 2024
Atlantic Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood Reports on New Satellite Location at Cass Health to Support Children in Crisis
(Atlantic) Atlantic Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood addressed the City Council on Wednesday to announce the opening of a new satellite location for "Project Harmony," a leading child advocacy organiz...
Dec 20, 2024
Iowa's Labor Force Participation Rate Rises to 66.3% in November
(Des Moines) Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed to 3.1% in November, while the state's labor force participation rate increased to 66.3% due to a strong influx of new workers. In com...
Dec 20, 2024
DNR Fisheries is Hiring Seasonal Positions This Summer
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting individuals aged 18 and older to join its team for the upcoming summer season. According to John Lorenzen, a Fisheries Biologist with...
Dec 20, 2024
