Category Archives: Local News
Creston Police Report: Three People Arrested on Drug Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested three people in separate incidents. *Police arrested 52-year-old Rusty Ray Turner, of Creston, early this morning for OWI, 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernal...
Apr 04, 2025
Update: Reward Increased in Fort Dodge Police Shooting Investigation
(Fort Dodge) The Fort Dodge Police Department, in collaboration with the Webster County Attorney's Office, is actively searching for Dontay Diekman, who is wanted on several charges, including attempt...
Apr 04, 2025
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man is jailed on theft charges. Police arrested 27-year-old Gage Dixon on Thursday at the intersection of 4th and Elm Streets for 3rd-degree theft, third or subsequent offense. Aut...
Apr 04, 2025
Iowa Experiences Above-Average Precipitation and Temperatures in March, Says State Climatologist
(Des Moines) State climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan reported that Iowa experienced above-average precipitation and temperatures throughout March. Dr. Glisan highlighted three major weather systems that...
Apr 04, 2025
Temporary Sheltering Program for Last Spring's Severe Storms to Conclude in May
(Des Moines) The State of Iowa Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (DRTHP), established for Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in April, May, and June 2024, will end on ...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Contract for Street Improvement Project
(Atlantic) The cost of the 2025 Street Improvement Project will be less than expected, with the low bid coming in at $1,073,700.25. Dave Sturm, an engineer for Synder and Associates, stated that the b...
Apr 03, 2025
2025 RAGBRAI Route Will Cross Into Minnesota
(Des Moines, IA) -- For the first time ever, RAGBRAI riders will cross state lines. Organizers of the annual cycling event released the official route this morning. On Day two of the event, riders wil...
Apr 03, 2025
Iowa DOT Warns Consumers of Text Phishing Scam
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning consumers of a recent text phishing scam that is occurring across the country. Citizens are receiving fraudulent text messages that appear to be...
Apr 03, 2025
Cass County Sheriff's Office Report 2 Arrests
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on drug-related and other charges. According to the press release, on March 27, deputies arrested 37-year-old Joshua Kenneth Wolcott of ...
Apr 03, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people for driving with a suspended license in separate cases. Police arrested 49-year-old Elizabeth Lea Reents, of Creston, on Wednesday at 102 West Taylor Stree...
Apr 03, 2025
