Category Archives: Local News

(Portsmouth) The Portsmouth Fire Department, along with the Harlan and Shelby Fire Departments, were called to a house fire at 5:00 Wednesday morning, in the midst of a blizzard. The Portsmouth Fire D...

(Des Moines) Iowa House District 18 Representative Tom Moore said he was floor manager for SF 278 during debate on Tuesday. SF 278 is a bill regarding robotics as an extracurricular activity. Moore sa...

(Corning) On February 28, the Adams County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop for Union County, which resulted in one of six arrests reported in the weekly arrest report. During the stop, an oc...

(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a number of items at their meeting this morning. The board approved a contract addendum for County Engineer Nick Kauffman. The board then appr...

(Des Moines) The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would prevent the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from purchasing land at auction. Senate Study Bill 1198 ...

(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 27-year-old Betty Marie Gonzales in the 400 block of East Market Street. Authorities transported Gonzales to the Montgomery County Jail for violating a no contact ord...

(NAFB) A monthly survey of bank CEOs in 10 Midwestern states shows a dismal outlook. The report shows the February score fell to 38 on a zero to 100 scale, where 50 is growth neutral. Creighton Univer...

(Des Moines) Severe weather has caused a massive pileup crash in Iowa. State police say at least 24 vehicles, including semi-trucks and pickups, were involved in the collision on I-35, one of Iowa's m...

(Area) Roadways are much improved this morning, with only a few stretches partially covered with snow. Highway 59, portions of Highway 6, and Highway 44 are partially covered with snow or ice. The res...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved a resolution to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement for $4.2 million in principal borrowing over 20 years. The total cost of the debt including...