Category Archives: Local News
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Eminent Domain
(NAFB) The CEO of American Carbon Alliance is disappointed that South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed legislation eliminating the use of eminent domain to build carbon capture pipelines. Ameri...
Mar 13, 2025
Severe Storms Expected Friday Evening: Damaging Winds, Tornado Risks, and Large Hail Possible
(Des Moines) Severe storms are likely on Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds being the main threat. There is also some risk for tornadoes and large hail, but to a lesser extent. The stor...
Mar 13, 2025
Green Beer and Driving Don't Mix
(Des Moines) The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa starting today through March 21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. Iowa State P...
Mar 13, 2025
Recovery Efforts Underway in Montgomery County Following Tornado Destruction
(Red Oak) Construction work on the Montgomery County Communications tower is progressing. On May 21, 2024, three confirmed tornadoes swept through Montgomery County, leaving behind a path of destructi...
Mar 13, 2025
Atlantic School Board Hears Updates on Robotics Program, Snow Days, School Calendar and More
(Atlantic) Atlantic School's Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen updated the Atlantic School Board on the robotics program, snow days, the school calendar and other items Wednesday evening. Dr. Johnsen sa...
Mar 12, 2025
Council Bluffs Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy Charge
(Council Bluffs) Two Council Bluffs man were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. According to public court documents, in March and April 2024, Jess...
Mar 12, 2025
Man from Iowa is Person of Interest Named in Case of Missing Student in Dominican Republic
(Dominican Republic) -- A person of interest is being named in the case of a missing University of Pittsburgh student. Police say new video shows Sudiksha Konanki and two other men, including previous...
Mar 12, 2025
Audubon County Burn Ban
(Audubon Co) Open burning is prohibited in Audubon County. A burn ban is in effect for Audubon County beginning at 1:00 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 12). No person shall engage in open burning in Audu...
Mar 12, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison for Firearm Charge
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents, 40-year-old Jesus Everardo Medina possess...
Mar 12, 2025
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Charges
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man and Guatemalan native was sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to public...
Mar 12, 2025
