Category Archives: Local News
Madison County Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
(West Des Moines) A single vehicle crash claimed the life of a Madison County man. The Iowa State Patrol says 25-year-old Nicholas James Henry, of Truro, Iowa, died in the crash. According to the repo...
Sep 30, 2025
Investigation into Alleged Threat at Lenox School District Concludes with No Safety Risk
(Lenox) The Lenox School District administration was informed on September 27 at approximately 7:00 p.m. that a student had allegedly made a threat toward at least one other student. The administratio...
Sep 30, 2025
Nebraska Man Arrested for OWI and other charges in Glenwood
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested Xavier Robers Barba, of Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday for OWI 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving Under Suspension. Bond was s...
Sep 29, 2025
Fatal Accident in Jones County
(Jones Co.) One person died, and one other was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Jones County Monday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 8:10 a.m. at Highway 151 and Circle...
Sep 29, 2025
Nunn Defers Pay as Shutdown Looms, Calls on Senate to Pass House Funding Measure
(Des Moines) With a government shutdown fast approaching, Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today formally requested that his pay be withheld until full government funding is restored. "If Senate Democ...
Sep 29, 2025
Squirrel hunter dies after accidental shooting in Washington County
(Brighton, Iowa) A 17-year-old squirrel hunter has died from injuries sustained in an accidental shooting by another hunter in rural Brighton. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 3 p.m....
Sep 29, 2025
Adair County Arrest Report
(Greenfield) The Adair County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. *Deputies arrested 50-year-old James Jeremy Button on September 22 for 1st-degree theft. Authorities transported Button to the Adair...
Sep 29, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports two arrests. *Police arrested 22-year-old Olivia Claire Henry, of Mount Ayr, on Saturday in the 100 block of W. Taylor Street. Officers charged Henry wi...
Sep 29, 2025
Teen Hurt in Mini Bike vs Vehicle Crash in Fayette County
(Wadena, Iowa) A 13-year-old girl suffered serious injuries when her mini bike struck a vehicle at an intersection in Wadena, Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday at 3:06...
Sep 29, 2025
Updated: Iowa Superintendent Placed On Leave After ICE Arrest
(Des Moines) The superintendent of the largest public school district in Iowa has been placed on leave after ICE detained him. On Saturday, the school board voted to place Des Moines Superintendent Dr...
Sep 29, 2025
