Category Archives: Local News

(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending provisions for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles within the city's Code of Ordinances. The ordinance,...

(Des Moines, IA) -- Work on a new U.S. Farm Bill is underway in Washington. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa blames Democrats for the timing of a last-minute bill that was introduced Monday. ...

(Iowa City, IA) -- Alpha Delta Phi fraternity is not the only frat to fall under the scrutiny of University of Iowa officials this year. The university tells the Cedar Rapids Gazette that it is, or ha...

(U.S.) Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker was tapped Wednesday as U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration. Tr...

(Johnson Co) A Tennessee man died in a rollover accident in Johnson County this (Wednesday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 5:12 a.m. on Interstate 80, near mile ma...

(Audubon) The Audubon County Road Department says 250th Street between Mockingbird Avenue and Nighthawk Avenue closed today for bridge repairs. The closure will remain in place until further notice.

(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors this morning approved using $7,000 out of ARPA funding for Windstream Internet. Auditor Mandy Berg said the $7,000 is an additional cost to bore a line...

(Harlan) The Harlan City Council set a public hearing date on the adoption of a proposed amended and restated Urban Revitalization Plan for the Harlan Urban Revitalization Area. Harlan City Administra...

(State) The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Campground hosts work ...

(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 33-year-old William Alwynn Darius Bell, of Creston, on Tuesday for Failure to Appear, Harassment 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth...