Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

White Pole Road Bridge Replacement Moves Forward with Federal Funding
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Guthrie County Engineer Josh Sebern talked to the Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting about a number of upcoming projects. Sebern presented a DOT funding agreement for a bridge pr...
Chris Varney Mar 31, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Hits Southwest and Central Iowa
(Des Moines) A severe thunderstorm rolled through portions of southwest and central Iowa on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Audubon, northeastern C...
Tom Robinson Mar 31, 2026

Iowa Updates: Property Tax Deadlines, Child Care Legislation for Workers, Veteran Tuition Waivers, and Munitions Plant Reopens,
Iowa Property Taxes Due March 31, or Late Fees Apply (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans have until tonight to pay the second installment of property taxes before late fees are applied. Starting April 1st, lat...
Tom Robinson Mar 31, 2026

Black Hawk County Crash Claims One Life
(Waterloo, Iowa) A Waterloo, Iowa man died in a fiery crash in Black Hawk County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 1:55 p.m. on Monday near 4505 Crane Creek Road. Authorities identi...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2026

Jury Convicts Yudiel Vega-Blanco of First-Degree Murder in Adair County Stabbing
(Adair County) A jury on Monday convicted a man in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in 2025. Yudiel Vega-Blanco was found guilty of first-degree murder and willful injury causing bodily ...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2026

Stanton Awarded BOOST Grant to Enhance Downtown Visibility and Attract Visitors
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $40,000 in grants through the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative to support growth and revitalizat...
Mandy Billings Mar 30, 2026

Reminder: Atlantic School District Special Election is Tuesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District special election will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Election Day Voting Pre-registered voters must...
Mandy Billings Mar 30, 2026

Updated: Fremont County Sheriff's Office Releases Identity of Victim in Bartlett Industrial Accident
(Bartlett, Iowa) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is formally releasing the identity of the individual who lost his life in an industrial accident on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The victim has been id...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2026

Creston Police Weekend Arrests: Burglary, Drug Charges and Driving Violations
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reported four arrests over the weekend. The arrests range from drug possession charges, burglary, and driving while revoked charges. On March 27. Police arreste...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2026

Girls Gettin' Out Returns to Atlantic April 10-11
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the return of Girls Gettin' Out, happening Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, in Atlantic. Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Kelsey Be...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2026







