Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Crawford County Train Versus Vehicle Accident Claims One Life
(Arion, Iowa) One person died, and three others suffered injuries when a train and a Jeep Grand Cherokee collided at a railroad crossing in Crawford County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident occ...
Tom Robinson Jul 19, 2026

Red Oak Police Department Arrests Report
(Red Oak) Eduardo Ruiz Juarez, 22, of Red Oak, was arrested at 1:35 AM on July 19. Juarez was arrested for OWI, first offense, at the intersection of North 4th and East Oak Street in Red Oak and was t...
John McCurdy Jul 19, 2026

One Arrested after Montgomery County Single Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) One person has been arrested for operating while intoxicated first offence following a single vehicle accident in Montgomery County. At around 3:02 AM om July 18, the Montgomery County Commu...
John McCurdy Jul 19, 2026

Creston Fire Department Called to Vehicle Fire
(Creston) The Creston Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 3:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, in the 1800 block of Iris Avenue. Firefighters determined a Chevrolet Silverado had left the roadwa...
Tom Robinson Jul 19, 2026

Rain Totals
(Anita) A storm system developed north of Interstate 80 in Audubon County and swept through portions of eastern Cass County late Saturday afternoon, bringing some much-needed rainfall. The only report...
Tom Robinson Jul 19, 2026

Heat Advisory For 8 Western Iowa Counties
(Omaha/Valley) The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for eight counties in extreme western Iowa from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. today. The counties included are Crawford, Monona, Harri...
Tom Robinson Jul 19, 2026

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide to Support Caregivers Through Every Stage of Dementia
(Undated) With over 11 million Americans caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related illness, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) unveiled a new free care...
Mandy Billings Jul 19, 2026

St. Mary's Island Offers Variety of Outdoor Recreation This Fall
(Des Moines) St. Mary's Island offers several outdoor recreation opportunities for hunters, birdwatchers and nature photographers this fall. The 2,500-acre property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of ...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 19, 2026

Oklahoma Creates Blueprint for Rural Library Internet Program
(NAFB) A first-of-its-kind program is bringing internet access to rural libraries in Oklahoma, and it could soon be found in other states. Oklahoma Broadband Office Executive Director Mike Sanders say...
Tom Robinson Jul 19, 2026

July Is National Blueberry Month
(Cleveland, OH) -- July is National Blueberry Month. A dietitian is highlighting the benefits of blueberries. Doctor Julie Zampano with the Cleveland Clinic says blueberries have a rich source of anti...
Mandy Billings Jul 19, 2026







