Category Archives: Local News
Stuart Road to Close for 3-5 Months for Bridge Replacement Project
(Stuart) The Adair County Engineer's Office says the bridge one mile south of Stuart on Stuart Road is scheduled to be replaced with a box culvert. The project is expected to start March 16th, 2026. D...
Mar 09, 2026
Atlantic Man Sentenced for Child Endangerment Resulting in Death; Court Hears Victim Impact Statements
(Atlantic) An Atlantic man charged in the death of a child was sentenced to prison this morning. Corbin Loudermilk, 26, entered a plea of guilty to Count II Child Endangerment Resulting in Death. In t...
Mar 09, 2026
Harkin Institute suggests new CAFO moratorium, increased monitoring to improve water quality
The Raccoon River near Walnut Woods State Park, June 25, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch, article written by Koons of the Iowa Capital Dispatch) (Des Moines) The Harkin Institute for ...
Mar 09, 2026
Three Arrest Reported in Mills County
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Robert Shane Long, 47, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested on March 3rd for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $1,0...
Mar 09, 2026
Union County Man Arrested for Parole Violation
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 31-year-old Patrick Riley Iiams at his Creston residence on Sunday for Violation of Parole. Officer's transported Iiams to the Union County Jail, and held him on no b...
Mar 09, 2026
Rep. Tom Moore (Iowa District 18) Shares Updates on Multiple State House Bills
(Des Moines) Iowa District #18 Representative Tom Moore released the following information about bills that passed through the House this past week. The list is posted below: Play Based Learning HF265...
Mar 09, 2026
Motorcycle crash in Council Bluffs sends one person to the hospital
(Council Bluffs) Authorities are investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday night in Council Bluffs. According to KETV News, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of 35t...
Mar 09, 2026
State News Headlines: Service Member Dies, Healthcare Innovations, and Rising Food Prices
7th Service Member Dies From Injuries After Iranian Attacks During Operation Epic Fury (Undated) -- A seventh U.S. service member has died after Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury. U.S. Centra...
Mar 09, 2026
Iowa Water Summary Update: Drought Watches Issued for Parts of Iowa
(Des Moines) State officials have issued drought watches for northwest and southeast Iowa after a dry winter with limited rain and snowfall. According to the latest Water Summary Update, Iowa recorded...
Mar 09, 2026
April 4 Spring Celebration Farmers Market Features Bottle Lambs
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is welcoming some special visitors to the Spring Celebration Market on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. Hoopy Hallow Ranch is bringing bottle lambs named Kit and...
Mar 09, 2026
