Category Archives: Local News
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Red Oak Woman arrested on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 33-year-old Olivia Kruse in the 200 block of East Joy Street on two counts of Simple Assault. Officers transported Kruse to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Cent...
Tom Robinson Jan 11, 2025

Nebraska Man Arrested on Drug and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Glenwood) Glenwood Police arrested 24-year-old Caleb Martinez, of Bellevue, Nebraska, on Friday for OWI-1st offense and possession of a controlled substance. Martinez posted the $2,000 cash bond and ...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Cass County Food Pantry Schedule Released
(Area) The Cass County Local Food Policy Council has released the dates for upcoming mobile food pantries in the county. The first 2025 mobile food pantries will take place on Wednesday, February 12, ...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025

Iowa West Foundation Grants $2.5 Million to Westfair's Massive Modernization and Expansion Efforts in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) In a fairground game-changer, Iowa West Foundation announced a $2.5 million lead gift to Council Bluffs' Westfair as part of a multi-phased $34 million campaign to revitalize the belo...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025

New State Record Fish List Coming This Spring
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is introducing a new record fish list. John Lorenzen, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, explains that this new ...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Iowa Supreme Court Grants Alison Dorsey a New Trial
(Des Moines) The Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling today in the case of Alison Elaine Dorsey, who appealed her conviction for second-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death in Novembe...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Motorized Wheelchair/Pickup Accident
(Leon) A man riding a motorized wheelchair suffered serious injuries when struck by a pickup. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened Thursday evening at 807 NW 6th Street in Leon, Iowa. Auth...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025

Postpartum Coverage Extended For Mothers
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is extending postpartum coverage for thousands of mothers. Governor Kim Reynolds announced this week that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved an extension t...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Iowa Lawmakers Working On Immigration Ahead Of Legislative Session
(Des Moines) One Iowa lawmaker plans to introduce a bill in the next legislative session that deals with immigration. State Representative Steve Holt plans to introduce a bill that would make transpor...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025

Glenwood Community School District and Kids Place Childcare Champions Receive Large Grant
(Glenwood) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced new grant awards to support businesses across Iowa dedicated to expanding childcare services for their employees. The total amount awarded is $...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025







