Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Extreme Cold Warning in Effect
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Warning for much of western, central, eastern, and northeastern Iowa until noon today. Wind chills are forecast to plummet to 30-40 bel...
Tom Robinson Feb 18, 2025

Chase Ends in Crash in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co) One person suffered injuries following a chase and a crash in Guthrie County Saturday evening. The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Hilario Ramos was driving a 2014 Nissan...
Mandy Billings Feb 17, 2025

Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report from January 21st through February 13th. Prudence Page, 38, of Atlantic, was arrested on February 13th on the charges of Possess...
Mandy Billings Feb 17, 2025

Southwest Iowa Soil Health Winter Conference is March 5th in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Cass County Extension is partnering with the SWISH (Southwest Iowa Soil Health) group to host an educational event focused on soil health for area farmers and ag professionals. The second A...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2025

Keep Our Streets Clear for Safety and Efficient Maintenance
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett is asking residents for their cooperation in keeping the city's streets clear of vehicles. This will help the Public Works Department maintain the streets witho...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2025
Unclaimed Property Day Breaks Iowa Record
(Des Moines) State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Iowans broke new records for claims and searches during the 2025 Unclaimed Property Day celebration. Overall, there were more than half a million visi...
Mandy Billings Feb 17, 2025

Creston Police Report Released
(Creston) Creston Police report five arrests over the weekend. On Friday: * Police arrested 61-year-old Troy Eugene Mckinney of Creston with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2025

Sex Abuse Investigation Leads to the Arrest of a Guthrie County Man
(Guthrie Center) A Guthrie County man faces charges following a sex abuse investigation. According to a press release from the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office, on February 11, 2025, the Polk County Sh...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2025

Red Oak Police Report One Arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 32-year-old Bradina Sky Gary of Red Oak for driving while suspended, a simple misdemeanor. Officers transported her to the Montgomery County Jail and held her on a $4...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2025

Egg Prices Hit Record High
(Undated) The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs has cracked a new record. The consumer price index for January 2025 shows that Grade A eggs nationwide cost four dollars and 95 cents, which i...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Feb 17, 2025







