Category Archives: Local News
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Hear More Opposition to Pipeline
(Red Oak) Once again, opponents to the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline appeared before the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, voicing concerns over eminent domain, setbacks, and others. Two week...
Jun 25, 2024
Guthrie County Transfer Station Director Discusses Updated Plan for Disaster Waste and Debris Removal
(Guthrie Co) Guthrie County Transfer Station Director Jotham Arber spoke to the Board of Supervisors this morning about an updated plan for waste and debris removal in the event of a major storm. Arbe...
Jun 25, 2024
Iowa Utilities Board Approves Summit Carbon's Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Application with Modifications
(Des Moines) The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has issued its final decision on Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC's application for a permit to construct, operate, and maintain a hazardous liquid pipeline thr...
Jun 25, 2024
Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Prepared for Flooding along the Missouri River
(Pottawattamie Co) Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Officials continue to prepare for historic flooding along the Missouri River. Emergency Management Director Doug Reed told the Pottawattami...
Jun 25, 2024
Update: I-29 and I-680 North of Council Bluffs to Close Later Tonight due to Flooding
(Council Bluffs) The Iowa Department of Transportation intends to close I-29 from 25th Street at the north edge of Council Bluffs to the I-29/880 interchange near Loveland later tonight. In addition, ...
Jun 25, 2024
Lenox Bank Robbery
(Lenox) The Taylor County Sheriff's Office responded to a bank robbery in Lenox on Monday afternoon. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office says the call went out at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Iowa St...
Jun 25, 2024
Montgomery County Man Faces Assault and Vandalism Charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of 41-year-old Michael Duwayne Cobb of Red Oak for an assault and vandalism in the presence of a child. Police responded to 211 E. Elm Street...
Jun 25, 2024
Severe Weather Threat and Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the southwest Iowa counties of Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Adams, Union, Ringgold, Taylor, ...
Jun 25, 2024
Flooding in Areas of Pottawattamie County Expected by Wednesday Night
(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County officials recommend voluntary evacuation of two areas due to anticipated flooding. Based on the current forecast, timely and reliable access to these areas ...
Jun 24, 2024
Narrows River Park Closed Until Further Notice
(Council Bluffs) Narrows River Park in Council Bluffs is closed until further notice due to flooding of the Missouri River. Pottawattamie County Conservation says Narrows River Park is expected to be ...
Jun 24, 2024
