Category Archives: Local News

(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...

(Shelby Co) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report for the month of September. 9/01/2024 Anthony Michael Bennett, Age 33, Harlan, IA. Bennett was arrested and transported to t...

(Cass Co) Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon says Cass County is in a burn ban effective at Noon today (Thursday, October 3). No person shall engage in open burning in Cass Count...

(Des Moines Co) A Mediapolis woman died in a two-vehicle accident in Des Moines County Tuesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 87-year-old Marilyn Jean Drebenstedt was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento...

(Cass Co) Cass County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kathy Somers announces in-person absentee voting will take place at the auditor's office in the courthouse beginning Wednesday, October 16th...