Category Archives: Local News
Creston Police Report Three Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report three arrests. On November 18, Ashley Nikole Kalkas, 23, of Creston, was arrested at 403 E Townline. Kalkas was charged with a suspended driver's license. Kalkas was ci...
Nov 21, 2024
Updated: Boil advisory issued for City of Harlan
(Harlan) A boil advisory has been issued for the entire city of Harlan in Shelby County following a water main break, resulting in pressure loss for the entire system. Officials say city crews dealt w...
Nov 21, 2024
Montgomery County Woman Jailed on 2 Warrants
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 48-year-old Keyla Rae Churchill of Red Oak on Wednesday in the 400 block of E. Coolbaugh Street on two Montgomery County Warrants for Violation of Probation. Officers...
Nov 21, 2024
Two Girls Injured, Boy Is In Custody After A Knife Attack At Pella Middle School
(Pella, IA) -- Two girls were hurt in an attack at Pella Middle School Wednesday morning. The 14-year-old suspect is in custody. Chief McSheehy says the boy also attacked a counselor earlier this year...
Nov 20, 2024
Atlantic City Council Approves First Reading of Amendment to Code of Ordinances Pertaining to ATVs and Snowmobiles
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending provisions for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles within the city's Code of Ordinances. The ordinance,...
Nov 20, 2024
US Senator Chuck Grassley Starting To Look At Farm Bill
(Des Moines, IA) -- Work on a new U.S. Farm Bill is underway in Washington. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa blames Democrats for the timing of a last-minute bill that was introduced Monday. ...
Nov 20, 2024
University Of Iowa Investigating Several Fraternities
(Iowa City, IA) -- Alpha Delta Phi fraternity is not the only frat to fall under the scrutiny of University of Iowa officials this year. The university tells the Cedar Rapids Gazette that it is, or ha...
Nov 20, 2024
Trump picks former acting U.S. AG Matt Whitaker, an Iowa native, as NATO ambassador
(U.S.) Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker was tapped Wednesday as U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration. Tr...
Nov 20, 2024
Fatal Accident in Johnson County
(Johnson Co) A Tennessee man died in a rollover accident in Johnson County this (Wednesday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 5:12 a.m. on Interstate 80, near mile ma...
Nov 20, 2024
Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season
(State) The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Campground hosts work ...
Nov 20, 2024
