Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Student Charged with Attempted Murder
(Pella) The student accused of a knife attack at Pella Middle School has been charged with attempted murder. The unidentified 14-year-old was also hit with other felony and misdemeanor charges in juve...
Nov 22, 2024
GTSB Teaming up with Law Enforcement Agencies Across Iowa to Promote Road Safety
(Denison) AAA is projecting record travel this Thanksgiving holiday, with an estimated 71.7 million people traveling by automobile. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Information Officer...
Nov 22, 2024
"Santa's Early Arrival Kicks Off Holiday Cheer in Atlantic with the Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony
(Atlantic) Santa Claus made an early arrival in Atlantic this evening, marking the start of the holiday season with his trademark magical Ho-Ho-Ho. At the sound of his laughter, over 200,000 twinkling...
Nov 21, 2024
Gov. Reynolds honored with distinguished service award for tax policy
(Des Moines) Gov. Reynolds was presented the 2024 Distinguished Service Award at the Tax Foundation's 2024 Tax Prom in Washington, DC. Gov. Reynolds is the first sitting governor to win the Tax Founda...
Nov 21, 2024
Grand Lighting Ceremony in Atlantic Tonight
(Atlantic) Christmas in Atlantic officially gets underway tonight at the Depot in downtown Atlantic. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m., with Hy Vee serving free hot dogs at the Rock Island Depot. Bai...
Nov 21, 2024
Creston Police Report Three Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report three arrests. On November 18, Ashley Nikole Kalkas, 23, of Creston, was arrested at 403 E Townline. Kalkas was charged with a suspended driver's license. Kalkas was ci...
Nov 21, 2024
Updated: Boil advisory issued for City of Harlan
(Harlan) A boil advisory has been issued for the entire city of Harlan in Shelby County following a water main break, resulting in pressure loss for the entire system. Officials say city crews dealt w...
Nov 21, 2024
Montgomery County Woman Jailed on 2 Warrants
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 48-year-old Keyla Rae Churchill of Red Oak on Wednesday in the 400 block of E. Coolbaugh Street on two Montgomery County Warrants for Violation of Probation. Officers...
Nov 21, 2024
Two Girls Injured, Boy Is In Custody After A Knife Attack At Pella Middle School
(Pella, IA) -- Two girls were hurt in an attack at Pella Middle School Wednesday morning. The 14-year-old suspect is in custody. Chief McSheehy says the boy also attacked a counselor earlier this year...
Nov 20, 2024
Atlantic City Council Approves First Reading of Amendment to Code of Ordinances Pertaining to ATVs and Snowmobiles
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending provisions for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles within the city's Code of Ordinances. The ordinance,...
Nov 20, 2024
