Category Archives: Local News
IA US Senator Grassley Will Continue To Fight For Senate Control Over Tariffs
(Washington, DC) -- A bipartisan bill introduced by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley would give Congress more control over tariffs. President Trump says he'll veto the bill if it passes, but Grassley is ho...
Apr 08, 2025
Bill Limiting Student Access to Electronic Devices Passes Iowa House
(Des Moines, IA) -- A proposal requiring school districts to adopt policies that require the use of cell phones during classroom instructional time is moving along. That's Iowa Republican House Speake...
Apr 08, 2025
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 07, 2025
