Category Archives: Local News
Excessive Heat Warning for Much of Iowa Again Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued another excessive heat warning for much of Iowa, except for northwest Iowa. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 101...
Jul 01, 2026
Interview with XOLEX: Iowa-Born Country Star Prepares for Massena 4th of July Performance
(Massena, IA) -- Rising country star XOLEX is on the road this summer and her next stop is Massena for a special 4th of July performance at 8:00 P.M. Saturday night. Alexis Curran, also known as XOLEX...
Jul 01, 2026
Iowa's New 60 MPH Speed Limit Takes Effect Today
(Des Moines) Beginning today, a new Iowa law increases the speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on many rural paved roads across the state. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 Public Information Off...
Jul 01, 2026
Iowa Headlines: Egg Price Settlement, New Crime Law, Court Ruling & More
Iowa Among 17 States in Egg Price-Fixing Settlement (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is part of a Department of Justice price-fixing settlement with some of the nation's largest egg producers. More than 50 mi...
Jul 01, 2026
Pottawattamie County Launches Christmas in July Campaign for Shop with the Sheriff Program
(Pottawattamie Co.) Pottawattamie County has kicked off its annual Christmas in July fundraising campaign to support the Sheriff's Office Shop with the Sheriff program. During Tuesday's meeting of the...
Jun 30, 2026
Montgomery County Supervisors Continue Discussion on Part-Time Support Position
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors continued discussions on creating a part-time Budget, Finance and Human Resources Clerk position during its latest meeting, but took no final actio...
Jun 30, 2026
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Court Victory in Wind Turbine Removal Case
(Des Moines) Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today the Iowa Supreme Court has agreed with her office that an executive of Global Fiberglass Solutions (GFS) can be personally named in the state'...
Jun 30, 2026
T-Shirt Fundraiser and Memorial Fund Created to Help Family of Lucy Cohrs
(Atlantic) Outfitters Plus in Atlantic is raising money through a t-shirt fundraiser to support the family of Lucy Cohrs, who died following a car accident over the weekend. Approximately $7 from ever...
Jun 30, 2026
Adair County Supervisors Approve Appropriation Resolution and Many Other Items
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a number of items during its meeting this morning. Among the items approved were the Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriation Resolution and the Fiscal...
Jun 30, 2026
Guthrie County Supervisors Looking At Improved Security in District Court
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Supervisors talked about improved space and security at the District Court. Judge Tom Murphy says the general security of the courthouse needs to be improved...
Jun 30, 2026
