Category Archives: Local News
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Road Rage Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Charge in Shelby County
(Shelby Co) A road rage incident in the early hours of April 22 along Highway 44 has led to an attempted murder charge after a violent confrontation resulted in a crash and gunfire. According to the S...
Mandy Billings Apr 23, 2025

Two Vehicle Accident in Creston
(Creston) Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Creston this (Wednesday) morning. The Creston Police Department says 55-year-old Sheila Culbert, of Creston, w...
Mandy Billings Apr 23, 2025

Updated: Cass County Sheriff's Office Responds to Two-Vehicle Accident at Oxford Rd. and 630th St.
(Cass County, Iowa) The Cass County Sheriff's Office released more information on the two vehicle crash south of Atlantic on Tuesday. According to the report, on April 22, 2025, around 8:09 a.m., the ...
Tom Robinson Apr 23, 2025

Griswold School Board Approves Contract Renewals and Raises
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board approved contract renewals for Certified Staff, Coaches/Sponsors, Administration, Quasi-Administrators, and Support Staff. Superintendent Dave Henrichs explained.....
Mandy Billings Apr 23, 2025

Adair County Supervisors Approve Agriland FS Expansion, Set Hearing on Lewis Avenue Vacation
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the Agriland FS Anhydrous Ammonia Expansion. Agriland FS, located at 1706 160th Street in Casey, plans to relocate their anhyd...
Mandy Billings Apr 23, 2025

Creston Police Report 2 Drug-related Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report two drug-related arrests this week. Police arrested 36-year-old Shaenia Laitja Raeche Allison of Des Moines on Monday at Maple and Montgomery for Possession of Drug Par...
Tom Robinson Apr 23, 2025
Addressing the Regional Water Shortage: The Minden Pipeline Project
(Avoca) Last week, the Regional Water Rural Water Association urged all customers served by the Avoca Treatment Plant (ATP) system to immediately reduce water usage, as water towers in the region were...
Tom Robinson Apr 23, 2025

Griswold School Board Approved 2025-26 Budget and School Calendar
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board approved the 2025-2026 Budget following a public hearing Monday evening. Superintendent Dave Henrichs said for comparison purposes, currently their tax rate is $12...
Mandy Billings Apr 22, 2025

False Threat Prompts Lockdown at Franklin Elementary; Woman Charged
(Council Bluffs) A false threat led to a temporary lockdown at Franklin Elementary School Tuesday morning, prompting a swift response from local authorities. At approximately 10:22 a.m., Council Bluff...
Mandy Billings Apr 22, 2025

Guthrie County Supervisors Trying to Pay for Much Needed Road and Bridge Repairs
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors are considering projects to improve county roads but the issue is how to pay for them. At Tuesday's meeting, Guthrie County Engineer Jas...
Chris Varney Apr 22, 2025







