Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Union County Woman Arrested on Alcohol-related Charges
(Creston) On Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 63-year-old Elizabeth Elaine Christensen at her Creston residence. Authorities charged her with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. Christe...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2025

Polk County Man Arrested for Burglary and Drug Charges in Madison County
(Winterset) A Polk County man faces charges from a suspicious vehicle report in rural Madison County. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, a Madison County Sheriff's Office deputy came ac...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2025
Reynolds Hints at Third Term
(Des Moines, IA) Governor Kim Reynolds may run for a third term as Iowa's chief executive. When reporters asked her on Tuesday at the State Capitol, Reynolds said, "Stay tuned; there might be news com...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2025

Extreme Cold Warning & Cold Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until 9 AM CST this morning for southwest Iowa, with dangerously cold wind chills reaching as low as -32F. A Cold Weather Advisory follows from midnig...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2025

Atlantic Police Chief Discusses Camera Network to Enhance Community Safety
(Atlantic) Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue spoke to the Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening about leveraging technology to sustain a safe community. Chief Hogue noted that these cameras will not...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2025

Atlantic City Council Recognizes Michael Hocamp, Diane McFadden and Sondra Marnin
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City County recognized three individuals during their meeting Wednesday evening. Mayor Grace Garrett recognized Michael Hocamp for his achievement in becoming an Eagle Scout wi...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2025

Elliott Structure Fire
(Elliott) Firefighters from the Red Oak, Elliott, and Grant Fire Departments were dispatched to 2015 137th Street on Wednesday at 2:22 p.m. for a reported structure fire. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2025

Senators advance resolution to repeal constitutional outdoor recreation fund
(Des Moines) Iowa senators advanced a proposal Wednesday that would amend the state constitution to replace a natural resources trust fund with one that would provide property tax relief, that is, if ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Feb 19, 2025

Gov. Reynolds announces disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Sac County
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through March 21, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic a...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2025

Over 30 Communities Receive Grants to Plant Trees
(Iowa) Alliant Energy awarded nearly $134,000 in grants to 32 Iowa communities through its Community Tree Planting program, part of the One Million Trees initiative. The program, in partnership with T...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2025







