Category Archives: Local News
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Guthrie County Supervisors Make Stand Against Pipeline; Officially Pass Survey Permit Ordinance
(Guthrie County, IA) -- After months of debate and consultations with lawyers, the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors passed a new survey permit ordinance that could be used against the building of a...
Chris Varney Apr 08, 2025

Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested Mirtha Castro Yesenia, of Corning, on Monday for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. Castro Yesenia w...
Mandy Billings Apr 08, 2025

Stuart Police Urge Public to Report Suspicious Activity After Social Media Post Raises Concerns
(Stuart) The Stuart Police Department is urging residents to report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement after a recent social media post sparked community concern but was never officially ...
Mandy Billings Apr 08, 2025

Iowa Senate passes 2% per-pupil increase for K-12 public schools
(Des Moines) Iowa K-12 public schools would receive a 2% increase in state per-pupil funding next year under legislation the Iowa Senate approved Monday on 32-15 vote. Senate File 167 sets the State S...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Apr 08, 2025

City of Atlantic is Tree City USA Recipient
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic was recently honored with the 2024 Tree City USA Award at the 34th Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny. The award was presented by the Arbor Day Foundat...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2025

Officer Ben Sandy Joins Atlantic PD as New School Resource Officer
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department is proud to announce the addition of Officer Ben Sandy to the Atlantic Police Department. Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue says Ben Sandy will be assigned as...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2025
Greenfield Man Arrested on Multiple Charges
(Adair Co) The Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested 42-year-old Wesley Allan Gregg, of Greenfield, on March 31st on a warrant for Contempt - Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. Bond was set at...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2025

Mills County Arrest Report
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Kayla Mershon Streight, of Hastings, on Saturday for Harassment of Public Official or Employee and False Report - 911 Call. Bond was s...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2025

REAL ID Enforcement Date Approaching: What Iowans Need to Know
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is reminding citizens that starting on May 7, 2025, all travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card or another acceptab...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2025

Creston Police Department Releases Weekend Arrest Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department has released its arrest report for the weekend, spanning from April 4 through April 6. A total of ten individuals were taken into custody on a variety of charge...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2025







