Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Police Department Reports Six Arrests
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department reported the following arrests from June 22 through June 24. 6/22/2026 Laurie Christensen, 21 of Harlan was arrested for Disorderly Conduct - Loud raucous noi...
Jun 30, 2026
The Impact of El Niño
(NAFB) A "Super El Nio" has been a topic of conversation in weather forecasts for some time. Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, said El Nio arrived earlier this month. Cut #4 :17 OC......
Jun 30, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Wednesday as Iowa Faces Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances
(Des Moines) Iowans should prepare for several more days of dangerous heat as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening. The combination of temperatures in the 90s and high h...
Jun 30, 2026
2 People Arrested on Theft Charges in Montgomery County
(Villisca) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Bedford, Iowa, man and a Colorado woman on a Class B felony theft charge on Monday. The arrest stems from a traffic stop in the 100 block o...
Jun 30, 2026
Red Oak Man Arrested for Fleeing Law Enforcement Officers
(Red Oak) A suspect attempting to flee from law enforcement faces charges in Montgomery County. The Red Oak Police Department arrested 37-year-old Brandon Lee Gugenhan of Red Oak on Monday in the 1000...
Jun 30, 2026
State News: Iowa City Healthcare Transition, Des Moines Budget Decisions, and Community Engagement
Iowa City Planned Parenthood Transferring In-Person Services To Des Moines (Iowa City, IA) -- Planned Parenthood is shifting in-person services at its Iowa City health center to Des Moines. Planned Pa...
Jun 30, 2026
Josh Turek Barnstormed Southwest Iowa This Weekend With Stops Across Six Counties in Two Days
Des Moines, IA - This weekend, U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Turek barnstormed across Southwest Iowa as he continues his "go everywhere" strategy and his commitment to meeting all Iowans where they are. ...
Jun 30, 2026
Atlantic and CAM Schools Offer Grief Counseling Following Fatal Crash
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District is offering grief counseling services following the death of 2026 Atlantic High School graduate Lucy Marie Cohrs. In a message to families and the com...
Jun 29, 2026
Hommes Arrested for Violation of Parole in Adair
(Adair, IA) -- The Adair County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of Lindsay Lee Hommes on two valid Adair County Bench Warrants. Hommes was originally arrested in May of 2025 for Theft 4th De...
Jun 29, 2026
Mills County Arrest Report
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 William Gerald Wiese, age 43 of Tabor, IA was arrested just before Midnight on Main St. in Tabor for possession of marijuana, 1st; 7 counts of Child Endangerment; and Use of V...
Jun 29, 2026
