Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Reynolds pardons Caitlin and Clark in annual turkey pardoning ceremony
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys today at Terrace Hill in Des Moines, continuing a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition celebrating Iowa's turkey industry. Caitlin and Clark will now...
Nov 26, 2024
2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments
(State) Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 138 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan's and their property from wildfires. The grants ...
Nov 26, 2024
USDA Denies Iowa Governor Reynolds Summer Lunch Plan
(Des Moines, IA) -- The USDA has rejected Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' plan to provide monthly boxes of food to low-income households with school-aged children, opting for a monthly stipend for purchas...
Nov 26, 2024
TSA Says You Can't Bring Thanksgiving Food On Your Flight
(Des Moines, IA) -- Wondering what foods you can't bring on your flight this Thanksgiving holiday? That's Jessica Mayle, regional spokesperson for the TSA. Turkey, stuffing and other items are OK. You...
Nov 26, 2024
Red Oak Woman Arrested for Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 60-year-old Ruth Kristine Burns, of Red Oak, Monday evening in the 1600 block of East Summit Street. She was transported to the Montgomery County Jail ...
Nov 26, 2024
Update: Runaway Trailer Causes Damage in Atlantic Neighborhood
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released more information on the incident involving a loose trailer that struck two vehicles, a pole and a house Monday evening. Eric Kardell, of Atlantic, wa...
Nov 25, 2024
Atlantic Named Shop Local Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday
(Atlantic) Atlantic has been recognized as a Neighborhood Champion for the 11th year in a row by American Express. Atlantic will participate in the 14th Annual Small Business Saturday to support small...
Nov 25, 2024
Adams County Arrest Report
(Adams County) -- The following are official releases from the Adams County Sheriff's Office On September 28, Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Traver Mac Ray from C...
Nov 25, 2024
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) Two people were arrested on theft charges in Adair County. Jessie Lea Jones, 38, of Shell Rock, was arrested on November 21st on a warrant for Theft 2nd Degree, Unauthorized use of a Credit...
Nov 25, 2024
USDA Rural Development Invests in Three Southwest Iowa Projects
(Area) Three southwest Iowa projects are receiving grants from USDA Rural Development. -City of Marne received a $30,800 grant through the Economic Impact Initiative Grants program to purchase equipme...
Nov 25, 2024
