Category Archives: Local News
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Iowa House Passes Education and Athletics Bills
(Des Moines) The Iowa House has passed several education and athletics-related bills, addressing key issues in student participation, funding, and school performance evaluations. Iowa House District 1...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2025

Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) On March 8th, 2025, the Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Michelle Lynn Kasha, 34, of Henderson, on charges of 2 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance. Kasha was transported to th...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2025
Southwest Valley Superintendent's Search Narrowed to Three Finalists
(Corning) The Southwest Valley School Board Members have chosen three superintendent finalists to be interviewed on Monday, March 17, 2025. The school board's desire is to make their choice for your n...
Tom Robinson Mar 13, 2025

South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Eminent Domain
(NAFB) The CEO of American Carbon Alliance is disappointed that South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed legislation eliminating the use of eminent domain to build carbon capture pipelines. Ameri...
Tom Robinson Mar 13, 2025

Severe Storms Expected Friday Evening: Damaging Winds, Tornado Risks, and Large Hail Possible
(Des Moines) Severe storms are likely on Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds being the main threat. There is also some risk for tornadoes and large hail, but to a lesser extent. The stor...
Tom Robinson Mar 13, 2025

Green Beer and Driving Don't Mix
(Des Moines) The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa starting today through March 21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. Iowa State P...
Tom Robinson Mar 13, 2025

Recovery Efforts Underway in Montgomery County Following Tornado Destruction
(Red Oak) Construction work on the Montgomery County Communications tower is progressing. On May 21, 2024, three confirmed tornadoes swept through Montgomery County, leaving behind a path of destructi...
Tom Robinson Mar 13, 2025

Atlantic School Board Hears Updates on Robotics Program, Snow Days, School Calendar and More
(Atlantic) Atlantic School's Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen updated the Atlantic School Board on the robotics program, snow days, the school calendar and other items Wednesday evening. Dr. Johnsen sa...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2025

Council Bluffs Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy Charge
(Council Bluffs) Two Council Bluffs man were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. According to public court documents, in March and April 2024, Jess...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2025

Man from Iowa is Person of Interest Named in Case of Missing Student in Dominican Republic
(Dominican Republic) -- A person of interest is being named in the case of a missing University of Pittsburgh student. Police say new video shows Sudiksha Konanki and two other men, including previous...
Mandy Billings Mar 12, 2025







