Category Archives: Local News
Man Arrested on Assault Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Early Thursday morning, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, with support from the Pottawattamie Sheriff's Office, arrested 35-year-old Malachi Jesus Hilkey. The arrest occurred at 3:42 a...
Dec 12, 2024
Funeral Services Set for Longtime Businessman Mike Henningsen
(Atlantic) Funeral services for longtime Atlantic Businessman Mike Henningsen will be held on Tuesday, December 17, at 1 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church in Atlantic, Iowa. Following the s...
Dec 12, 2024
Clarinda Woman Arrested for Theft of a Vehicle and Possession of Methamphetamine
(Fremont Co) A coordinated law enforcement effort resulted in the arrest of a Clarinda woman following a stolen vehicle report and a foot pursuit near Emerson. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office rece...
Dec 12, 2024
National Weather Service Continues to Forecast Freezing Rain Friday Evening
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines continues to call for a chance for freezing rain on Friday evening. Brooke Hagenhoff, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des M...
Dec 12, 2024
Conversations Continue About Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
(Des Moines) Conversations are continuing regarding chronic absenteeism in Iowa schools. A senate file passed last year requires school districts to send letters home when a student reaches 9 days abs...
Dec 12, 2024
Iowa County Wants to Restrict Wind Turbines from Schools And Churches
(Washington County) An Iowa county wants to restrict wind turbines to at least a mile away from schools, libraries, and churches. The Washington County Board of Supervisors is approving a first readin...
Dec 12, 2024
Audubon County Supervisors Focus on Rebuilding Systems and Reducing Costs
(Audubon) Audubon County Supervisor Chairman Heath Hanson says that with two new board members, one of their key goals is to rebuild county systems. In January, Kent Grabill and Donald Mosinski will j...
Dec 12, 2024
Atlantic School Board Approves Starting a Robotics Club
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board gave their approval Wednesday evening to start a Robotics Club. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said they have received three grants, totaling $14,000, to start th...
Dec 11, 2024
Bird flu detected in Iowa flock for fourth time in less than a week
(Sac County) The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, which has announce...
Dec 11, 2024
Governor honors Iowans for lifesaving actions
DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds honored Iowans Wednesday who sprang into action to save the lives of fellow citizens. The Governor's Lifesaving Awards are presented to everyday citizens who have assist...
Dec 11, 2024
