Category Archives: Local News
Stormy Weather Possible for Southwest Iowa Today
(Des Moines, IA) - The Storm Prediction Center says widespread severe thunderstorms are forecast for most of the state this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the state. Non-severe sho...
Sep 8, 2026
Montgomery County Man Faces Theft Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 40-year-old Jesse Ray Nelson of Red Oak following a report of a stolen fuel tank from a boat. Red Oak Police conducted a search warrant at 507 E. Washington Avenue in...
Sep 8, 2026
Nishna Valley Trails Hosting T-Bone Trail Cleanup Day September 12
(Atlantic) Nishna Valley Trails is hosting a cleanup day at the T-Bone Trail on September 12. Dave Chase is the President of the organization; he says the group's main focus is developing trails and o...
Sep 8, 2026
Sept. 10 Produce in the Park highlights Local Organizations, Volunteer Opportunities
(Atlantic) This Thursday, September 10, is a great day to visit Produce in the Park, if you're looking to learn about organizations supporting our community and ways you can be involved. Produce in th...
Sep 8, 2026
Iowa Drivers Admit Speeding, Political Races Tighten, Fatal Accident and Labor Day Parade Highlights State News
AAA Study: Iowans Think Ten MPH Above Speed Limit Okay (Des Moines, IA) -- A study from Triple-A Iowa says many drivers in the state feel going ten-miles-an-hour over the posted speed limit is normal ...
Sep 8, 2026
Red Oak School District Cancels Classes on Tuesday Due to an Air Conditioning Issue
(Red Oak) Red Oak School District officials announced on the school district's social media page on Monday that, due to an air-conditioning issue at Inman Elementary School, all Red Oak Community Scho...
Sep 7, 2026
Arkansas Man Arrested for Drug and Public Intox Charges
(Adair Co.) An Arkansas man was arrested after officers were called to a noise complaint in Stuart on August 30th. The Stuart Police Department charged 23-year-old Dalton Lee Redus, of Oak Grove, with...
Sep 7, 2026
Early Morning Stuart Fire Leads to Arson and Attempt to Commit Murder Charges
(Stuart) The Stuart Police Department says an early morning fire has led to Arson and Attempt to Commit Murder charges. On September 6, 2026, at approximately 4:31 a.m., the Stuart Fire Department and...
Sep 7, 2026
Area Rain Totals
Area rain totals as of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7 (Check back for updates) Downtown Atlantic - 2.1 Anita - 1.3 Marne - .75 Harlan - 3.8 Corning - 2.32 Audubon - 1.34 Avoca - 1.25 Massena - 1.88 ...
Sep 7, 2026
How to get ready for emergencies the low-cost, no-cost way, during National Preparedness Month
(Des Moines) Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day like a fire in someone's home and it's more important than e...
Sep 7, 2026
