Category Archives: Local News
Bill shielding pesticide companies from some lawsuits advances in Iowa Senate
(Des Moines) A bill that would shield pesticide companies from label-related lawsuits, provided the company adhered to federal label regulations, advanced from the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday...
Feb 20, 2025
Atlantic City Council Sets Public Hearings on FY 2026 Maximum Property Tax Levy and Loan Proposals
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the maximum property tax levy for FY 2026. City Administrator John Lund said this year, a $0.60 increase is scheduled across three levies, totaling an inc...
Feb 20, 2025
Union County Woman Arrested on Alcohol-related Charges
(Creston) On Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 63-year-old Elizabeth Elaine Christensen at her Creston residence. Authorities charged her with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. Christe...
Feb 20, 2025
Polk County Man Arrested for Burglary and Drug Charges in Madison County
(Winterset) A Polk County man faces charges from a suspicious vehicle report in rural Madison County. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, a Madison County Sheriff's Office deputy came ac...
Feb 20, 2025
Reynolds Hints at Third Term
(Des Moines, IA) Governor Kim Reynolds may run for a third term as Iowa's chief executive. When reporters asked her on Tuesday at the State Capitol, Reynolds said, "Stay tuned; there might be news com...
Feb 20, 2025
Extreme Cold Warning & Cold Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until 9 AM CST this morning for southwest Iowa, with dangerously cold wind chills reaching as low as -32F. A Cold Weather Advisory follows from midnig...
Feb 20, 2025
Atlantic Police Chief Discusses Camera Network to Enhance Community Safety
(Atlantic) Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue spoke to the Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening about leveraging technology to sustain a safe community. Chief Hogue noted that these cameras will not...
Feb 19, 2025
Atlantic City Council Recognizes Michael Hocamp, Diane McFadden and Sondra Marnin
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City County recognized three individuals during their meeting Wednesday evening. Mayor Grace Garrett recognized Michael Hocamp for his achievement in becoming an Eagle Scout wi...
Feb 19, 2025
Elliott Structure Fire
(Elliott) Firefighters from the Red Oak, Elliott, and Grant Fire Departments were dispatched to 2015 137th Street on Wednesday at 2:22 p.m. for a reported structure fire. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce...
Feb 19, 2025
Senators advance resolution to repeal constitutional outdoor recreation fund
(Des Moines) Iowa senators advanced a proposal Wednesday that would amend the state constitution to replace a natural resources trust fund with one that would provide property tax relief, that is, if ...
Feb 19, 2025
