Category Archives: Local News
Audubon County Burn Ban
(Audubon Co) Open burning is prohibited in Audubon County. A burn ban is in effect for Audubon County beginning at 1:00 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 12). No person shall engage in open burning in Audu...
Mar 12, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison for Firearm Charge
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents, 40-year-old Jesus Everardo Medina possess...
Mar 12, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Charges
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man and Guatemalan native was sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to public...
Mar 12, 2025
Community Foundation for Western Iowa Grants $10,000 to Vision Atlantic
(Atlantic) According to the press, Vision Atlantic has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's Women's Fund to support the construction of the Lakin Foundation Child ...
Mar 12, 2025
Man Arrested for First-Degree Robbery, Attempted Murder in Ames
(Ames) A 22-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in February in Ames. Maliek Dut was arrested and faced charges on Tuesday for first-degree robbery and attempted murde...
Mar 12, 2025
Experts Issue Warning to IA For Nationwide Increase of Measles Cases
(Des Moines, IA) -- Health experts are telling Iowans to prepare for the nationwide measles increase that could hit the state. The CDC lists Iowa as one of the top ten lowest states to be vaccinated a...
Mar 12, 2025
CAM School Board Approves Staff Contracts and Plans for Superintendent Search
(Anita) On Monday, the CAM School Board approved one-year employment contracts for certified and non-certified staff for the 2025-2026 school year. School Board President Cara Murphy tells KSOM-KS95 N...
Mar 12, 2025
Anti-SLAPP bill on lawsuits related to free speech, press passes House
(Des Moines) The Iowa House unanimously passed legislation Tuesday offering legal protections against lawsuits filed to limit freedom of speech and press. House File 472 is the latest attempt to enact...
Mar 11, 2025
Supervisors in Guthrie County Set Reading of Land Surveying Ordinance
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors had a busy agenda on Tuesday and addressed several issues. The Supervisors continue to pursue an agenda against the Summit Carbon Soluti...
Mar 11, 2025
Two Candidates File Papers for City of Lewis Mayor Vacancy
(Lewis) The Cass County Auditor's Office says two people have filed papers for the vacancy term for the City of Lewis Mayor. Candidates so far include Nancy J Cerica-Joens and Anthony L Sorbello. The ...
Mar 11, 2025
