Category Archives: Local News
Man in Custody Following the Investigation of a Loud Explosion Near a Red Oak, Iowa Church
(Red Oak) Police in Red Oak have arrested a man on multiple charges, including a felony connected to the use of an explosive device, after investigating a loud blast reported late Tuesday night near t...
Feb 25, 2026
Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Lowered for Jesse Jackson: Iowa Lawmakers Seek Audit of $27.5M in Misallocated Court Fees
Governor Reynolds Orders Flags To Half Staff For Jesse Jackson (Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Reynolds issued th...
Feb 25, 2026
Central Iowa Man arrested in Montgomery County on Sex Abuse Warrant
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office took a Grimes, Iowa, man into custody on an arrest warrant on Tuesday evening. According to the Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Deputies arrested 2...
Feb 25, 2026
Calm Returns to Puerto Vallarta After Weekend of Unrest
(Puerto Vallarta) The atmosphere in Puerto Vallarta is far calmer today after unrest erupted over the weekend when cartel members reacted violently to the death of the crime boss known as "El Mencho,"...
Feb 25, 2026
Updated: One Found Deceased in Early Morning House Fire Near Griswold
(Griswold) The Cass County Sheriff's Office stated in a press release on Tuesday afternoon that one person died in a house fire in Griswold early this morning. Fire crews from Griswold, Lewis, and Cum...
Feb 24, 2026
Audubon County Memorial Hospital named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
(Audubon) The Audubon County Memorial Hospital announced today it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program cele...
Feb 24, 2026
Adair County Candidate Information for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election
(Adair Co.) The next scheduled election for which candidates can file is the June 2, 2026, Primary Election. State and County Democratic and Republican candidates must run in the June 2nd Primary, wit...
Feb 24, 2026
Ames Woman Dies Following Motorcycle vs Pedestrian Accident
(Story Co.) An Ames woman died following a motorcycle vs pedestrian accident in Story County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on February 18th at 8:01 p.m. 31-year-old Steven Javier S...
Feb 24, 2026
Armstrong Proposes Strong Increase in Guthrie County Salaries
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Supervisors continued budget discussions at today's (Tuesday's) meeting with one supervisor proposing a major increase in county salaries. The supervisors ar...
Feb 24, 2026
Pottawattamie County Approves $6 Million General Obligation Notes for Public Safety Equipment
(Pottawattamie Co.) This morning, the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider authorizing a loan agreement and issuing General Obligation Capital Loan Notes in an a...
Feb 24, 2026
