Category Archives: Local News
Gun Age Proposal Advanced by Iowa House: Lawmakers Support Active Shooter Security Updates
(Des Moines) The age to buy and carry handguns in Iowa could be lowered. The state House passed a proposal to lower Iowa's minimum age for pistol or revolver purchases and carry from 21 to 18. Federal...
Mar 26, 2025
Second Suspect Arrested in Council Bluffs Shooting Incident
(Council Bluffs) Investigators identified a second suspect in the March 23 shooting incident outside the O'Face Bar in Council Bluffs. On Tuesday, Police reported the arrest of 22-year-old Ty'Jon Lamo...
Mar 26, 2025
Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues: Statewide Tornado Drill Today
(Des Moines) Outdoor Warning Sirens will begin sounding across Iowa today around 10:00 a.m. as part of a statewide tornado drill. This event coincides with the third day of Severe Weather Awareness We...
Mar 26, 2025
Senators vote to protect Iowans' 'basic human right' to garden
(Des Moines) A bill advanced from the Iowa Senate floor Monday that would protect home gardens from state and local ordinances. Sen. Cherielynn Westrich, R-Ottumwa, said the bill hits at a "growing co...
Mar 26, 2025
Council Bluffs Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs woman and man were sentenced on March 20, 2025 to federal prison for their roles in conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to public court documents and ...
Mar 25, 2025
McClure Officials Provide Update to BOS on Minden Recovery
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update on Minden's recovery from Bethany Wilcoxon, a Senior Advisor with McClure. Minden was struck by an EF3 tornado on Ap...
Mar 25, 2025
Cass County Supervisors Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy this morning. Auditor Kathy Somers said the county's levy rates are going down. No action was tak...
Mar 25, 2025
Union County Man Arrested on Drug and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Creston) Creston Police reported the arrest of a Cromwell, Iowa man on Monday. According to the press release, the Officer arrested 29-year-old Jacob Jack Davis at 302 N. Pine Street for interference...
Mar 25, 2025
Exira/EHK School District Switching to Four Day School Week
(Elk Horn) The Exira/EHK School Board voted 6-1 on Monday to go to a four-day school week starting in the 2025-2026 school year. During the discussion portion, eight people voiced their opinions on th...
Mar 25, 2025
2 Hurt in Harrison County Crash
(Harrison County) Two people suffered injuries in a car/semi collision in Harrison County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 12:44 a.m. this morning on southbound Interstate 29 near ...
Mar 25, 2025
