Category Archives: Local News

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department kicks off "Fire Prevention Week" tomorrow, October 6, with the annual donation breakfast. Atlantic Fire Department Lt. Jake Vetter says they will serve breakfas...

(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 57-year-old Kelly Kay Wilcoxon and 21-year-old Spencer Fred Lee Wilcoxon, of Red Oak, in the 100 block of W Coolbaugh Street this (Friday) morning for ...

(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office says a scam is circulating in which the person calling claims to be a Deputy with the Sheriff's office. This "Deputy" is telling people that they have missed...

(Atlantic) Atlantic Parks and Recreation Coordinator Jeff Christensen says the pedestrian bridge along the trail near the Schildberg Recreation Area was vandalized with spray paint. Crews were spendin...

(Montgomery Co) An open burn ban is now in effect for all areas and jurisdictions within Montgomery County. The ban prohibits all open and controlled burning in Montgomery County, including all incorp...

(Creston) A Creston man was arrested Wednesday on drug charges. The Creston Police Department says 38-year-old Daniel Buck Busenbarrick was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 3rd Offense...

(Des Moines) Drought conditions are continuing to expand in much of Iowa. The U.S. Drought Monitor Map released today (Thursday) shows almost 94 percent of the state reporting some level of drought co...

(Des Moines) Iowa has received approval for federal funding to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Iowa joins Minnesota, Georgia, and South Carolina in enhancing internet connectivity,...

(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested a Nebraska man following a traffic stop on Thursday night. According to the report, Authorities arrested 38-year-old Roberto Alvarado-Garcia of Omaha for ...

(Council Bluffs) Lucas John Walk, convicted of Burglary 2nd Degree, Robbery 2nd Degree, Ongoing Criminal Conduct, and Habitual Offender (Property) in Pottawattamie County, failed to report back to the...