Category Archives: Local News
State News: School Threats, Farming Accidents, Critical Injuries, Legislative Changes, and Bird Migration
Teen Accused Of Threatening Violence Against Central IA High School Arrested (Newton, IA) -- A teen accused of threatening to commit an act of violence at a Central Iowa school has been arrested. Poli...
May 01, 2026
Cass County Arrests Report: Three Individuals Booked on Assault, Warrant, and Drug Charges
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Angela Jean Crisafi, 55, of Cumberland, was arrested on April 23rd, on the charge of Domestic Assault with Bodily Injury-1st. Crisafi...
Apr 30, 2026
Sunnyside Pool Announces Opening Weekend, May 5 Deadline for Discount Passes
(Atlantic) Sunnyside Pool is gearing up for an exciting 2026 summer season and wants to take a moment to remind the community that time is running out to take advantage of discounted summer pool passe...
Apr 30, 2026
Farm Bill Passes U.S. House
(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a bipartisan vote of 224-200. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today released the follo...
Apr 30, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 3-9 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. The proclamation recognizes correctional officers ...
Apr 30, 2026
Fatal Motorcycle vs Sprayer Accident in Shelby County
(Shelby Co.) A Harlan man died Wednesday evening following a motorcycle versus sprayer crash in Shelby County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. on C...
Apr 30, 2026
Grow Another Row Stands Reopen May 1 Across Cass County
(Cass Co) With the arrival of spring, the Grow Another Row initiative is excited to announce the reopening of its community produce stands beginning May 1. Now in another growing season, the program c...
Apr 30, 2026
Iowa DOC selects Aaron Sharr as new warden in Clarinda
(Clarinda) The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) has announced the appointment of Aaron Sharr as the new Warden of the Clarinda Correctional Facility (CCF). Sharr served as the Deputy Warden at CCF...
Apr 30, 2026
Extreme Weather Hits U.S. Early in 2026 with Drought, Flooding, and Tornado Surge
(Washington, D.C.) In the first quarter of 2026, there have already been several significant U.S. weather disasters, including the late January snow and ice storm in the Southeast. USDA Meteorologist ...
Apr 30, 2026
State News: Low Drug Abuse Rates, Aldi's Healthier Choices, and the Closure of Summerset Winery
Nebraska And Iowa Among States With Smallest Drug Problem (Undated) -- A new study finds that Iowa is among the states with the smallest drug problem. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District...
Apr 30, 2026
