Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
ISP Reports Two Fatality Accidents on Wednesday: Iowa Traffic Fatalities Reach 160 To-Date
(State News) The Iowa State Patrol reported two fatalities on Wednesday. One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Jasper County, and a pedestrian died in a separate accident in Cerro Gordo County. Ac...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2024
Investigators Close Iowa Murder-Suicide That Ended In Dane County
(Dubuque) The murder-suicide case that began in Dubuque and ended in Dane County is now closed. Authorities in Dubuque County, Iowa, yesterday said their investigation into the murder of a local woman...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2024

Fired Council Bluffs police officer's lawsuit accuses city of retaliation, discrimination
(Council Bluffs) A former Council Bluffs police officer is suing the city in federal court, alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. Miranda Adams, 36, who began working for the Council Bluffs ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jul 25, 2024
Montgomery County Woman Faces Assault and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 35-year-old Kristin Kay Harrold of Red Oak on Wednesday on one count of Public Intoxication and one count of Simple Assault, first offense. Police transported Harrold...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2024

Union County Man Faces Drug, Alcohol, and Domestic Abuse Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 30-year-old Patrick Riley Iiams of Creston on Wednesday at 408 Sumner Avenue/Bomgaars. Officers have arrested Iiam on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2024

Local Youth Helps Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa in the Governor's Charity Steer Show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
(Ames, Iowa) The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching, and plans for the annual Governor's Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDo...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2024

Cass County Fair Kicks off Today
(Atlantic) A complete list of activities is lined up for the Cass County Fair Today. The King and Queen Contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Queen Candidates are Rachel Becker, Lily Johnson, Makayla...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2024

Atlantic RAGBRAI Executive Chairs Deem the Overnight Stay a Success
(Atlantic) Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith and Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue, Executive Chairs appearing in front of the City Council on Wednesday, deemed RAGBRAI's overnight stay...
Tom Robinson Jul 24, 2024

Erik Johnson Cass County Program Coordinator for the Iowa United First Aid Program Provides Update to Atlantic City Council
(Atlantic) Seven months ago, First Responder Erik Johnson approached the City Council regarding a new program to cut emergency response times in rural areas. Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg is spo...
Tom Robinson Jul 24, 2024

Store and two Iowa pharmacists cited for dispensing wrong drugs
(State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil penalties for allegedly dispensing the incorrect medications to patients. The three cases, all unrelated to each other, are detail...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jul 24, 2024







