Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Michigan Woman Charged with OWI and Possession of Marijuana Following an Accident in Adair County
(Adair Co) A Michigan woman was arrested following an accident in Adair County on March 3rd. According to the report, the State Patrol received a report of a single vehicle rollover crash on I-80 west...
Mandy Billings Mar 10, 2025

Mahaska Man Charged with Forgery, Fraudulent Sales Practice, Theft and Identity Theft
(Des Moines) The Iowa Insurance Division's Fraud Bureau says 44-year-old Benjamin Doak, of Oskaloosa, has been charged with one count of Forgery, one count of Fraudulent Sales Practice over $10,000, o...
Mandy Billings Mar 10, 2025

Work release escape of Jaron Nathan
(Ottumwa) The Iowa Department of Corrections says 18-year-old Jaron James Nathan, convicted of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon in Des Moines County, failed to report back to the Ottumwa Residenti...
Mandy Billings Mar 10, 2025

Updated: Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon
(Des Moines) The Warm, dry, and breezy conditions in addition to areas with very dry fuels, will combine to create critical fire weather danger today across portions of southern into central Iowa. Rap...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Shelby Iowa Roadway Embargo
(Harlan) Due to the recent heavy snow, and quick melting due to increasing temperatures, Shelby County is now under a "Roadway Embargo" according to a social media post by The Shelby County Emergency ...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Creston Police Report Five Arrests
(Creston) The Creston Police Department released its weekend arrest report on Monday Morning. The report consisted of five people arrested on various charges, including assault, weapons, alcohol-relat...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025
DNR Looking to Hire Seasonal Help
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire seasonal state park positions. DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen says local positions are available at Lake Anita State Park, Pr...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Awards Banquet
(Atlantic) Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith reported that the Chamber hosted approximately 25 events and conducted 10 ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses in 2024 a...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Montgomery County Field Fire
(Villisca) Villisca Fire Chief John Bruce reports on Sunday evening, the Villisca, New Market, and Corning Fire Departments responded to the 1300 block of Elk Avenue for a field fire. Chief Bruce says...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Capacity Crowd Supports Cass County Fair Board's Mission to Keep the Fair Free
(Atlantic) - A full house gathered Saturday night at Bluebird Hill to support the Cass County Fair Board's inaugural Keep the Fair Free for Everyone dinner and fundraiser. Since 1954, the Cass County ...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025







