Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Union County Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports two arrests: one for attempted burglary and the other for a drug-related charge. Police arrested 38-year-old Jonathan Chandler of Creston at Lucas and S...
Tom Robinson Jun 21, 2024

State Auditor Rob Sand Visits with Constituents at Atlantic's Produce in the Park
(Atlantic) Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand stopped by Produce in the Park in Atlantic Thursday evening as part of his 99 County Tour. Sand was at Produce in the Park from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. to visit with c...
Mandy Billings Jun 21, 2024

Asphalt Adhesive enters Indian Creek in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) On Thursday, June 20th, the Council Bluffs Fire Department notified the Iowa DNR Field Office of an approximate 900-gallon release of tack, an asphalt adhesive with a 60/40 blend of w...
Mandy Billings Jun 20, 2024

Council Bluffs Man Arrested on Felony Warrant for Violation of Probation
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 46-year-old Justin James Smith, of Council Bluffs, Thursday afternoon on a felony warrant for Violation of Probation. Smith was transpor...
Mandy Billings Jun 20, 2024

Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report from May 30th through June 19th. Aaron Macias, 36, of Atlantic, was arrested June 19th on a warrant for Harassment 3rd Degree. M...
Mandy Billings Jun 20, 2024
California Man Arrested in Cass County with a Hit List has been Sentenced to Prison
(Des Moines) A California man who was arrested in Cass County with a hit list against President Biden and other high ranking officials has been sentenced. According to Federal Court Records, Kuachua B...
Mandy Billings Jun 20, 2024

Atlantic City Clerk's Office Closed Today and Tomorrow
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund says he has a few things to address with seven days left in the fiscal year. One issue is the general fund, which shows a deficit of over $800,000. Lun...
Tom Robinson Jun 20, 2024

Audubon Chamber Director Resigns; Chamber Board Members Seeking Public Input Regarding the Future of the Chamber
(Audubon) Audubon Chamber of Commerce Director Mercedes Johnston abruptly resigned on Friday, June 14th, citing personal reasons. Audubon Chamber of Commerce Board President Teresa Murray said they ar...
Mandy Billings Jun 20, 2024

Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on warrants. Devon Elizabeth Gbekin, 32, Homeless, was arrested Monday on an out of county/state warrant. Gbekin was held on no bond. G...
Mandy Billings Jun 20, 2024

Creston Police Department Arrest Report Released
(Creston) Creston Police report three arrests on Wednesday. *Creston Police arrested 61-year-old Douglas Damian Baker of Creston at 800 Division Street for Public Intoxication. Officers transported Ba...
Tom Robinson Jun 20, 2024







