Category Archives: Local News

(Area) A gray fox was recently spotted near Shenandoah. Grant Gelly, Conservation Officer with the Iowa DNR, appeared on the KSOM DNR Report Saturday morning and spoke about why this sighting is uniqu...

(Washington, DC) The U.S. Postal Service recently announced that it has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to implement new mailing service prices effective July 13, 2025. Among ...

(Des Moines) Drivers across Iowa are seeing some relief at the pump, as fuel prices continue to trend downward. According to AAA's Weekly Fuel Report, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline i...

(Madrid) -- A new study shows gender is a large factor in excessive and problematic smartphone use. The study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 showed that young females ...

WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Representative Zach Nunn announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school art competition...

(Atlantic) Produce in the Park's EGG-cellent Spring Celebration Market, celebrating farm-fresh eggs, will be held Saturday, April 19 from noon to 3:00 PM at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA in Atlantic. ...

(Anita & Greenfield, IA) -- Earlier this week, the CAM and Nodaway Valley school districts announced their new shared superintendent -- Dr. Pam Stangeland comes to the district from Boone where sh...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department responded to a shed and vehicle fire at 1:17 p.m. at 54735 Buck Creek Road. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel stated that the fire was caused by individuals living...

(Red Oak) If you drive on U.S. 34 between G Avenue and Iowa 48 in Red Oak you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow down your trip. Beginning on Monday, April 28, until Fr...

(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is not seeking re-election in 2026. She made the announcement on social media this morning. Reynolds first served as a State Senator, before becoming Lie...