Category Archives: Local News
Creston Firefighters Contain Grass Fire Near Kent; Unattended Burn Barrel Suspected
(Creston) At 3:48 p.m. Monday, the Creston Fire Department responded to a reported grass fire near the intersection of 242nd Street and Almond Street in Kent. While crews were en route, a 911 caller a...
Feb 17, 2026
Montgomery County Deputies Arrest 16-Year-Old for OWI After Late-Night Traffic Stop in Villisca
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested a 16-year-old for OWI following a traffic stop in Villisca. Deputies arrested the teen at around 11:25 p.m. on Monday at 3rd Avenue and 5th Street. Author...
Feb 17, 2026
Sage Endorses Turek as Iowa Lawmakers Tackle Abortion, School Funding, Security Measures and Bus Barn Fire Investigation
Former Candidate For Senate Endorses Josh Turek (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Senate candidate Nathan Sage is endorsing state Representative Josh Turek for the position instead. Sage ended his campaign a...
Feb 17, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest of Indiana Man on Interstate 80 in Adair County
(Greenfield) The Iowa State Patrol arrested an Indiana man on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 on February 10. The trooper observed an eastbound vehicle near the 86-mi...
Feb 16, 2026
Atlantic Library to host Open Mic Nights
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library is inviting residents of all ages to share their voices at a pair of upcoming open mic reading nights. A session for young readers and families will be held Mond...
Feb 16, 2026
Counterfeit Bills Reported in Atlantic Area Businesses
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is warning businesses about counterfeit currency that some local businesses have recently encountered. The counterfeit bills are in both $100 and $10 d...
Feb 16, 2026
Central Iowa Teacher Resigns Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Student Contact
(Roland-Story City) A central Iowa middle school teacher has resigned following allegations of inappropriate communication with students. According to KCCI, the school accepted the resignation of Cold...
Feb 16, 2026
Weather Shift Expected in Iowa: Enjoy the Warmth While You Can
(Des Moines) Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts; it is about to change. Temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 60s today, the lower 70s on Tuesday, and 60 again on Wednesday. However, Alexis ...
Feb 16, 2026
Creston Police Report Five Arrests and Investigate Vehicle Theft Over the Weekend
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports five arrests and a citizen's report of a stolen vehicle. On Friday: *Police arrested 19-year-old Anaya Maree Michelle Gourley of Ames and 21-year-old Ma...
Feb 16, 2026
Former Administrator Sues City of Red Oak Alleging Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
(Red Oak) A former city administrator has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, unequal pay and retaliation against the City of Red Oak, claiming she was forced to resign after months of biased...
Feb 16, 2026
