Category Archives: Local News
Information Released on Severe Weather Events in Southwest Iowa - April 17, 2025
(Omaha/Valley, Nebraska) The National Weather Service released more information on Thursday's storms. According to the report, two powerful, long-lived supercells tracked across eastern Nebraska and s...
Apr 19, 2025
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four counties in response to severe weather
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista, Fremont, Page, and Plymouth Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on April 17, 2025. Governor Reynolds...
Apr 18, 2025
Cass County Relay for Life Shifts Focus in 2025 with New Community Outreach Events
(Atlantic) After more than 25 years of hosting a traditional Relay for Life event, the Cass County Relay for Life committee is embracing a new format in 2025. Event organizers announced the shift will...
Apr 18, 2025
Regional Water Issues Urgent Call for Conservation as Tower Levels Drop Critically Low
(Avoca) Regional Water Rural Water Association is urging all customers served by the Avoca Treatment Plant (ATP) system to take immediate action to reduce water usage, as water towers in the region ar...
Apr 18, 2025
Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Dallas County was Involved in Colorado Shooting
(Dallas Co) A suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting in Dallas County, Iowa, was involved in a shooting in Colorado two days prior. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado said on Apri...
Apr 18, 2025
Nearly $264K in Scholarships Awarded to Iowa Students by Iowa Farm Bureau
(West Des Moines) The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This i...
Apr 18, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Charge
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents, 47-year-old Rafael Partida attempted to elu...
Apr 18, 2025
Severe Wind Gusts Cause Extensive Damage in Storm Lake
(Storm Lake) The National Weather Service based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, reports that wind gusts exceeding 80 miles per hour caused extensive damage in Storm Lake early this morning. Todd Heitkam...
Apr 18, 2025
Creston Police Arrest Polk County Man
(Creston) Creston Police report the arrest of 54-year-old Aristus Van Jung, Sr., of Des Moines, who was arrested at the 1100 Block of North Cherry Street for driving while barred. Officers transported...
Apr 18, 2025
Tornado Causes Damage in Northern Page County
(Clarinda) The northern part of Page County has received damage from a tornado that came through Thursday evening. Thankfully, Essex did not take a direct hit, according to the post on the Page County...
Apr 18, 2025
