Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Las Vegas Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution
(Des Moines) A Las Vegas, Nevada woman was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance containing fentanyl that led to an overdose death i...
Mandy Billings Apr 21, 2025

Council Bluffs Volunteer Receives Outstanding New Volunteer of the Year Award from Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter
(Council Bluffs) The Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter has awarded Maria Torres of Council Bluffs the 2025 Outstanding New Volunteer of the Year award for her dedication to the mission to end Alzhe...
Mandy Billings Apr 21, 2025

Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) A series of arrests in Adair County this week included a murder suspect, a man wanted for contempt of court, and a citation for a revoked license. The Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested...
Mandy Billings Apr 21, 2025

Petition Filed To Remove Madison County Treasurer
(Madison County, IA) -- The Madison County Treasurer could be removed from her position. The county attorney's office filed a petition to remove Amanda DeVos for allegedly failing to perform her dutie...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Annual Meteor Shower Can Be Seen Throughout the Midwest
(Des Moines, IA) Iowans have the chance to witness the annual Lyrid meteor shower tonight. This spectacular event can be enjoyed across the country, with viewers able to spot up to 20 meteors per hour...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Sunday Rain Totals
Sunday's Rain Event Adair-. Anita-.30 Atlantic-.20 Audubon-.30 Clarinda-.35 Corning-.35 Creston-.50 Cumberland-.30 Emerson-.20 Greenfield-.40 Griswold-.25 Guthrie Center-.50 Harlan.31 Lewis-. Marne-25...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

State House Representative Ray Sorensen: Economic Relief for Iowans: Lowering Costs Where It Counts
(Des Moines) State House District #23 Representative Ray Sorensen from Greenfield says Iowans have clarified that rising costs are at the top of their minds. Sorensen says they are doing everything po...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Red Oak Man Arrested on Drug-Related and Other Charges
(Red Oak, Iowa) - The Red Oak Police Department has reported the arrest of 48-year-old Michael LaFollette of Red Oak on Friday night. He was taken into custody in the 1900 block of 200th Street and fa...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Area-Wide Rainfall Today with a Few Strong Storms Southeast
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says widespread rainfall and occasional thunderstorms are expected across the area today. Forecasters say stronger storms will be most likely in southern and ...
Tom Robinson Apr 20, 2025

Help Pick Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin-Nominations Now Open
(Clive) The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is on the hunt for the tastiest, juiciest, most mouthwatering breaded pork tenderloin sandwich in the state. Nominations for the 23rd annual Iowa's B...
Mandy Billings Apr 20, 2025







