Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation For Five Western Iowa Counties Impacted By Severe Winter Weather
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five western Iowa counties in response to Wednesday's severe winter weather. The Governor's proclamation allows state resourc...
Mar 20, 2025
Oakland Man Faces Jury Trial for Fatal UTV Crash
(Oakland) A jury trial is set for May 13th for an Oakland man involved in a fatal UTV accident. According to court records, 85-year-old Gene Fritz was charged in February with Homicide by Vehicle - Re...
Mar 20, 2025
Expanded Medicaid, SNAP work requirement bill approved by Senate subcommittee
(Des Moines) Legislation setting work requirements to receive Medicaid and SNAP benefits was approved by a Senate appropriations subcommittee Thursday. The bill, Senate File 599, directs the Iowa Depa...
Mar 20, 2025
Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. Dillon Lee Foote, 31, of Griswold, was arrested on March 14th for OWI 2nd Offense. Foote was transported to the Cass County Jail where ...
Mar 20, 2025
Iowa Secretary of State's audit of voter registration lists finds 277 confirmed noncitizens registered to vote
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has completed additional audits of Iowa's voter registration lists and identified 277 confirmed noncitizens who have vote...
Mar 20, 2025
Four File Papers for City of Lewis Mayor Special Election
(Lewis) Four people have filed papers to be on the City of Lewis Special Election ballot for the position of Mayor. Candidates so far include Anthony L. Sorbello, Jeffrey Witt, Russell L. Miller, and ...
Mar 20, 2025
Nishnabotna Valley REC Power Outage Update
(Area) Nishnabotna Valley REC representatives posted on social media this morning that they understand everyone is eager to know when power will be restored, but at this time, they cannot provide a sp...
Mar 20, 2025
House advances bill to change school nutrition standards
(Des Moines) A bill passed the Iowa House Wednesday that would require schools to forgo federal nutrition standards to instead prioritize Iowa-specific guidelines. House Democrats, who opposed the bil...
Mar 20, 2025
Barn and Livestock Lost in Early Morning Fire in Lewis
(Lewis) A barn was destroyed and livestock were killed in a fire in Lewis this morning. Lewis Fire Chief Terry Erickson said the call came in at 6:30 a.m. at 701 E. S. Street. When firefighters arrive...
Mar 20, 2025
Latest Storm Reports
(Des Moines) A winter storm sweeping through western and northern Iowa produced high winds and heavy snow in the state's northern counties. Kossuth County received nearly a foot of snow in some areas....
Mar 20, 2025
