Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Forecast Calls for Midweek Rain Before Cooler, Drier Weather Returns
(Des Moines) Iowa is expected to see a sharp change in weather this week, with unusually warm temperatures to start the week followed by rain chances and cooler conditions. Monday's temperatures could...
Oct 12, 2026
State News: Record Heat, Harvest Proclamation Extended, Rural Health Funding, Carlisle Water Update and Jail Award
Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through Nov. 7 (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is extending a harvest proclamation regarding weight limits and transportation of grain...
Oct 12, 2026
Colorado Man Arrested on a Felony Drug Charge in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) A Colorado man faces a felony drug charge following a traffic stop late Saturday night in Montgomery County. Montgomery County deputies conducted the traffic stop at around 10:45 p.m. in the...
Oct 12, 2026
11,671 Iowa Students Participate in Secretary of State's Iowa Youth Straw Poll
(Des Moines) More than 11,000 students cast ballots in the 2026 Iowa Youth Straw Poll, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced. The Iowa Youth Straw Poll, one of several youth initiatives cham...
Oct 12, 2026
Reminder to Wait Until November to Prune Oak Trees
(Lewis) John Lorenzen of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds people to wait until November 1 to prune oak trees. He says this year is no exception. Lorenzen says November 1 through mid-Ma...
Oct 12, 2026
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome Pastor Todd Erlandson
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited GracePoint Church on Thursday, October 8th, to welcome Lead Pastor Todd Erlandson and learn more about the church's ministries and ...
Oct 11, 2026
Breast Cancer Reduction Risk Tips
(Undated) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a health expert is weighing in on what to do to reduce risk of getting it. Professor Cheryl Thompson studies cancer risk at the Penn State Ca...
Oct 11, 2026
Health Expert Advises No Screens During Mealtime
(Undated) -- A health expert is advising not to let children on screens during mealtime. Dietician Margherita Shook with the Cleveland Clinic says eating while distracted does not help kids learn hung...
Oct 11, 2026
Allergy And Cold Season Is Here
(Cleveland, OH) -- Fall allergy season is here. Dr. Sandra Hong, an allergist at the Cleveland Clinic has some advice on how to deal with allergies. She recommends trying over the counter allergy medi...
Oct 11, 2026
Montgomery County Man Faces Child Endangerment Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 42-year-old Jeremy Nelson of Red Oak on Saturday for child endangerment causing bodily injury. Officers arrested Nelson in the 500 Block of N. Broadway Street, transp...
Oct 10, 2026
