Category Archives: Local News
Nunn Leads Bill to Sanction Chinese Fentanyl Producers
(Des Moines) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District helped introduce legislation to hold China accountable for its role in the fentanyl crisis. The Stop Chines...
Feb 02, 2025
Concern Over Limited School Funding: Representative Moore Advocates for Increased Support
(Des Moines) Iowa District #18 State Representative Tom Moore says the Governor and Senate have made it publicly clear that they only support a 2% SSA increase. Moore says this week, the House has spe...
Feb 02, 2025
Gas Prices Higher This Week
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose six cents this past week to an average of $2.95 across Iowa. This is 19 cents higher than one year ago. The national average ...
Feb 02, 2025
Safety First: Ice Fishing Guidelines from Iowa DNR Biologist John Lorenzen
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen urges ice fishermen to check the ice thickness before. Lorenzen says that for ice safety, the minimum thickness guide sta...
Feb 02, 2025
Madison County Treasurer Arrested
(Madison County) On Friday, Madison County Sheriff Jason Barnes arrested Amanda Devos on charges of Theft in the Third Degree, Felonious Misconduct in Office, and Tampering with Records. The charges s...
Feb 01, 2025
Red Oak Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charge
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 32-year-old James Allen Lilly, of Red Oak, on Friday for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lilly was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where he...
Feb 01, 2025
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
