Category Archives: Local News
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
Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Hands-Free Driving Law
(Des Moines) Iowa will be a hands-free driving state starting this summer. Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law yesterday that bans using electronic devices while driving unless they're hand...
Apr 03, 2025
Second Funnel Week in the Iowa House
(Des Moines) This week marked the second Funnel Week in the Iowa House, a crucial legislative deadline that determines which bills remain eligible for consideration. Representative Tom Moore of Iowa H...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Intends to Back $2.5M YMCA Expansion Commitment Amid Debate
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council meeting was packed with supporters advocating for Vision Atlantic's request for $2.5 million to aid in the expansion of the YMCA. During the February...
Apr 02, 2025
Pipeline bill survives funnel with major amendment from senators
(Des Moines) Iowa senators amended and advanced on Wednesday a House bill aimed at protecting private property rights from eminent domain. House representatives passed the proposed legislation last we...
Apr 02, 2025
