Category Archives: Local News
Winter Weather Awareness Day
(Des Moines) Wintertime poses a wide range of threats to the American public. Whether it be exposure to the cold, vehicle accidents caused by slick roads, or fires resulting from the improper use of h...
Nov 07, 2024
Atlantic Rising Prepares for Annual Christmas Box Program
(Atlantic) Atlantic Rising, in partnership with Hy-Vee, will continue to lead the Christmas Box Program this holiday season. The program was originally started by West Central Community Action over 20...
Nov 07, 2024
Teen Driver Clocked Going 105 MPH on Polk County Highway
(Des Moines) A teen driver was pulled over for going 105 miles per hour. The Iowa State Patrol pulled the 16-year-old over on Highway 5 in Polk County. The speed limit is 70 miles per hour on this hig...
Nov 07, 2024
Threat at South Hamilton High School Resolved
(Jewell) Threats were made at South Hamilton High School yesterday. The threat was made on Snapchat and flagged by the platform's algorithm. The FBI alerted local law enforcement. As a precaution, the...
Nov 07, 2024
Iowa Republicans Secure Super Majorities in Both Legislative Chambers
(Des Moines) Iowa Republicans are set to hold supermajorities in both the state House and Senate after the 2024 election. The GOP expanded its control in the Iowa House, increasing its majority vote t...
Nov 07, 2024
Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police report two arrests. Police arrested 38-year-old Dustin Keith Edie of Red Oak on Wednesday for Interfering with Official acts. Officers transported Edie to the Montgomery Count...
Nov 07, 2024
"Atlantic City Council Approves Plan for Sidewalk Safety Amid Legal Shift on Liability"
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council passed a resolution to develop a comprehensive sidewalk improvement program to ensure the City's sidewalks are maintained safely and hazard-free. Atlantic City Adm...
Nov 06, 2024
Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood Recognized for Years of Service
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council recognized Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood for his twenty years of service in keeping the community safe. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett presented Pau...
Nov 06, 2024
Red Oak Woman Arrested for Assault, Harassment and other charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 56-year-old Peggy Jean Bradway, of Red Oak, this (Wednesday) afternoon in the 2300 block of Eastern Avenue on charges of Assault on Persons in Certain ...
Nov 06, 2024
Red Oak Man Arrested for Theft 5th
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 50 year old Shannon Ray Porter, of Red Oak, this (Wednesday) morning in the 400 block of N 7th Street on a charge of 5th Degree Theft. Porter was taken...
Nov 06, 2024
