Category Archives: Local News
Possible Republican Primary for Iowa Governor in 2026
(Williamsburg, IA) -- With the 2024 election in the rear view mirror, the race for 2026 has begun. Kim Reynolds term as Iowa Governor will expire in the 2026 election and she has not yet announced whe...
Mar 01, 2025
Montgomery County Burn Ban -- Effective Immediately
(Red Oak, IA) -- As a result of multiple, large and out of control field fires, Montgomery County is implementing an Open Burn Ban for all of Montgomery County effective immediately. Numerous fires we...
Mar 01, 2025 default
Pottawattamie Conservation Announces New Brand for Mt. Crescent Ski Area Ahead of Four-Season Master Plan Launch
(Honey Creek) Mt. Crescent Ski Area will receive a new name and brand in the upcoming 2025-2026 ski season as the winter-focused recreation area explores a plan for incorporating four-season attractio...
Mar 01, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome CASA of Southwest Iowa
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were hosted by CASA of Southwest Iowa on Thursday February 27th. The Ambassadors welcomed the organization as a new Chamber member, and too...
Mar 01, 2025
Webster City Teen Killed in Hamilton County Accident
(Hamilton Co) A Webster City teen died in a two-vehicle accident in Hamilton County this (Friday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:28 a.m. on White Fox Road. 16-year-old ...
Feb 28, 2025
House water use bill aims to 'make sure Iowa doesn't become Kansas'
(Des Moines) An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Thursday that would require water use permits be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in terms of "beneficial use." Representatives and supporters ...
Feb 28, 2025
Creston Police Report Three Arrests
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports three arrests. Police arrested 20-year-old Lucas Lynn Smith on Thursday at his Creston residence. Police charged Smith with 2nd - Degree Harassment. Off...
Feb 28, 2025
Iowa Secretary of Ag to Visit Audubon County Business
(Audubon County) Secretary Naig will visit Audubon County from 3:45 to 4:45 this afternoon as part of his annual visit to Iowa's counties. According to the Iowa Ag Secretaries Office, Naig will visit ...
Feb 28, 2025
Hundreds protest as Legislature votes to remove gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act
(Des Moines) Hundreds gathered in the rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol Feb. 27, 2025, protesting legislation to remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act that lawmakers are expected to de...
Feb 28, 2025
Critical Fire Weather Conditions for Iowa on Friday
(Des Moines) Strong winds and low relative humidity will increase the fire danger across the state today. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for central and southern Iowa from noon...
Feb 28, 2025
