Category Archives: Local News
State News: Record Iowa State Fair Attendance, OWI Arrest and Measles Cases
Saturday Iowa State Fair Attendance Sets New All-Time Record Day Attendance (Des Moines, IA) -- Saturday was yet another record-breaking day at the Iowa State Fair. Day 10 of the fair broke the all-ti...
Aug 24, 2026
Tractor and Hay Bales Destroyed in Montgomery County Fire
(Montgomery Co.) A tractor and hay bales were destroyed Sunday afternoon in a fire in Montgomery County. The Red Oak Fire Department reports firefighters were dispatched at approximately 1:57 p.m. to ...
Aug 23, 2026
Des Moines River Boating Incident in Polk County
(Polk County) Emergency personnel searched the Des Moines River in Polk County on Sunday evening following a report of a boater who went overboard and did not resurface. At approximately 6:45 p.m., Po...
Aug 23, 2026
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome Keul Electric as New Chamber Member
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Josh Keul of Keul Electric L.L.C. as the newest Chamber member during a visit on Thursday, August 20th. Based in Corning, Keul Ele...
Aug 23, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves West 7th Street Extension for New Mudslayer Manufacturing Facility
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the West 7th Street Extension Project. Dave Sturm of Snyder and Associates explained that this project...
Aug 23, 2026
Iowa State Extension Offers Master Conservationist Program
(Lewis) Iowa State Extension offices offer the Master Conservationist Program at a few locations each year. DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen, appearing on the KSOM DNR report, says the program co...
Aug 23, 2026
4th Annual Bash at the Ballfields Set for September 5 in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The 4th annual Bash at the Ballfields is set for September 5 at the Atlantic Little League Complex. Events from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. include face painting, a balloon artist, the YMCA Fun Zone,...
Aug 23, 2026
DNR State Nursery Seedling Orders Start September 1
(Ames) The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2026 and spring 2027 seedling orders. Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 1 - May 15. The bare-root seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 in sea...
Aug 23, 2026
Eye Expert Highlights Signs Of Children Vision Struggles
(Columbus, OH) -- An eye expert is alerting parents of what signs show a possible vision problem with children. Marjean Kulp, professor of optometry at The Ohio State University says difficulty in kee...
Aug 23, 2026
Sidney Woman Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop
(Fremont Co) A Sidney woman is facing multiple drug charges following a traffic stop and subsequent search of her residence. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says a deputy conducted a traffic stop ...
Aug 22, 2026
