Category Archives: Local News
Storms Roll Through Southwest Iowa Carrying High Winds, Tornadoes, and Hail
(Southwest Iowa) Severe storms swept across southwest Iowa on Thursday evening, bringing high winds, hail, and confirmed tornadoes to various areas in the region. The National Weather Service in Omaha...
Apr 18, 2025
Montgomery County Man Jailed on Arrest Warrant
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of Mason Franzen of Red Oak on two active Montgomery County warrants for violation of probation, driving while barred, and 5th degre...
Apr 18, 2025
New Avoca Safety Station Ground Breaking Ceremony Set for Monday
(Avoca) The City of Avoca is making significant progress in enhancing its emergency services. A groundbreaking ceremony for a new $3.5 million facility at 1313 N Sawmill Drive in Avoca is set for Mond...
Apr 17, 2025
Severe Weather Forecast for Southwest Iowa Later Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines reports that the risk of severe storms in the state's southwest region is enhanced, and the risk is slight elsewhere. "Southwest Iowa is under t...
Apr 17, 2025
Harrison County Judge Upholds Man's $3 Million Bond In Murder Case
(Harrison County, Iowa) The man accused of a 1989 cold-case murder won't have his bond reduced. A Harrison County judge ruled to uphold Robert Davis' three-million-dollar bond after the man requested ...
Apr 17, 2025
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Warrant for FTA
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County man is in custody on an outside agency warrant. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 40-year-old Cory Ross Smith of Elliott in the 200 block 0f Cherry Street i...
Apr 17, 2025
Atlantic Police Departments New SRO Sworn In
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's City Council Meeting, Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett welcomed and presented the Oath of Office to the Atlantic Police Department's new School Resource Officer Ben Sandy. Office...
Apr 16, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Designation of Sales Tax Revenues to Reflect the New Long-Term Plan for YMCA Expansion Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved a resolution on Wednesday designating the distribution of sales tax revenues to various funds for specific purposes, including $2.5 million for the YMCA e...
Apr 16, 2025
Iowa long-term care facilities recognized nationally for quality care
(West Des Moines) Thirty-eight Iowa long-term care facilities were honored last week at a national awards ceremony for their commitment to quality care. The facilities received 2024 National Quality A...
Apr 16, 2025
CAM School Board Approves Memorabilia Plan and Updates for Upcoming Years
(Anita) On Monday night, the CAM School Board approved a plan for memorabilia aimed at eventually opening a museum. School Board President Cara Murphy noted that after the closure of the north element...
Apr 16, 2025
