Category Archives: Local News
State Representative Tom Moore a No Vote on HSB 30 Mandatory Civics Exam Bill
(Des Moines) District #18 State Representative Tom Moore opposed the HSB 30 bill, which proposed that students pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization civics test to...
Feb 01, 2025
Iowa State Representative Martin Graber Passes Away at 72
(State) Iowa State Representative Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison) passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 31, 2025, at the age of 72. His passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences an...
Jan 31, 2025
Finishing Off an Exceptionally Dry and Cold January in the Midwest
(Des Moines) A large arctic air mass recently made its way through much of the United States. The air mass caused the subzero temperatures in Iowa and several surrounding states. It also brought snow ...
Jan 31, 2025
Congressman Zach Nunn Visits with Farmers and Ag Leaders in Griswold
(Griswold) Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, met with farmers and Ag business leaders in Griswold Friday morning to discuss the Farm Bill and any issues that may be affectin...
Jan 31, 2025
Orient Man Injured in Dallas County Accident
(Dallas Co) An Orient man was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Dallas County Wednesday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says 81-year-old Charles Huddleson was driving a 2011 Ford Escape westbound on...
Jan 31, 2025
Creston Man Arrested for Harboring a Runaway Child
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 18-year-old Talon Dee Bollinger at his residence for Harboring a Runaway Child. Bollinger was taken to the Union County Jail where he later posted bail...
Jan 31, 2025
School Closed in Johnston Because of Sickness
(Johnston, IA) A Johnston elementary school has shut down for the week because of illness. Beaver Creek Elementary School decided not to hold classes yesterday or today as the number of students battl...
Jan 31, 2025
American Lung Association Gives Iowa Low Grades on Tobacco Use
(Des Moines, IA) The American Lung Association has released its report card on tobacco use in Iowa. The Hawkeye State received an F in tobacco prevention funding, flavored tobacco products, and tobacc...
Jan 31, 2025
Pottawattamie County Conservation Board Welcomes New Member, Elects 2025 Officers
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottwattamie County Conservation Board (PCCB) held its 2025 organizational meeting recently at the courthouse, where a new member was sworn in and officers elected. PCCB welcome...
Jan 30, 2025
Grass Fire in Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co) The Stanton, Red Oak and Elliott Fire Departments were dispatched to 270th Street, between M Avenue and N Avenue, at 11:23 this (Thursday) morning for a grass fire. Red Oak Fire Chief ...
Jan 30, 2025
