Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

State and Hospital Officials Follow Federal Guidance After Lassa Fever Death
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the death of a middle-aged eastern Iowa resident from Lassa fever. The individual had recently returned from travel to...
Mandy Billings Oct 28, 2024
Stuart Man Arrested on Warrant
(Adair Co) The Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested 50-year-old Jason James Masolini, of Stuart, on October 21st on a warrant for Violation of Probation. Bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.
Mandy Billings Oct 28, 2024
Iowa DNR: Bats May Be Moving Indoors Soon
(Des Moines, IA) -- Bats are starting to look for a warm place to spend the winter, possibly in your attic. If one finds its way inside, wildlife experts have some advice... There are nine species in ...
Mandy Billings Oct 28, 2024

Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 27-year-old Mattie Munox, of Omaha, Nebraska, on Sunday for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Munox posted the $2,000 cash or suret...
Mandy Billings Oct 28, 2024

Creston Police Release Weekend Arrest Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested three people in separate incidents. On Saturday, Police arrested 29-year-old Shyanne Renee Bird of Creston in the 800 block of S Maple Street for driving with a suspe...
Tom Robinson Oct 28, 2024

Audubon County Supervisors Seeking Citizens to Serve on Various County Boards
(Audubon) One of Audubon County Supervisor Chairman Heath Hanson's priorities is generating public interest in serving on various boards throughout the county. Hanson says people may not realize the n...
Tom Robinson Oct 28, 2024
Warning Issued After Minibike Accident in Mitchellville
(Mitchellville) Mitchellville, Iowa, Police are urging parents to restrict electric toys to private property or designated areas away from traffic. This warning follows a near-tragic accident involvin...
Tom Robinson Oct 28, 2024

Potential Sale of Perry's Tyson Plant
(Perry) A company is negotiating to purchase the Tyson Foods pork plant in Perry. The plant closed on June 28, resulting in over a thousand job losses. Perry Mayor Kirk Cavanaugh revealed the discussi...
Tom Robinson Oct 28, 2024

Fire Weather Watch
(Area) Seven counties in west central and southwest Iowa are under a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire weather conditions are forecas...
Tom Robinson Oct 28, 2024

Marco Battaglia Launches Write-In Campaign for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District
(Des Moines) Libertarian Marco Battaglia runs a write-in campaign for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. This comes after being removed from the ballot due to a Republican challenge. His primary focus...
Tom Robinson Oct 28, 2024







