Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Red Oak Police Report One Arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 64-year-old Dale Ellsworth Burns of Red Oak on Saturday afternoon at Highway 34 and Highway 48. Officers transported Burns to the Montgomery County Jail and held him ...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2024

Elk Horn Mayor Issues Reminder To Parents/Following Possible Child Abduction Attempt
(Elk Horn) Mayor Stan Jens of Elk Horn issued a timely reminder to parents on Friday afternoon, urging them to discuss safety measures with their children in light of recent events. The reminder comes...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2024
Intense Storms Forecast for Western Iowa This Afternoon
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says strong to severe storms could develop this afternoon and evening over western Iowa. The main threats are large hail, damaging winds, and a ...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2024

ISU Developed a Test to Detect the Japanese Encephalitis Virus
(Ames) In 2013, when the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus made its way to the U.S., the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab had to design a high-capacity test to keep up with the outbreak. ...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2024

Atlantic FFA Chapter Excels in Iowa State FFA Floriculture Competition
(Atlantic) On June 11, 2024, the Atlantic FFA Chapter proudly represented their school at the Iowa FFA Floriculture Career Development Event hosted at Kirkwood Community College. Competing for the fir...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2024

Update: Police make arrest in Homicide Investigation
(Runnells) Police have arrested a person in connection with the homicide investigation in Runnells. Police this morning arrested 35-year-old Jacob Harbold in Des Moines, charged with first-degree murd...
Tom Robinson Jun 14, 2024
Iowa DNR Hosts Meetings Across Western Iowa to Address Deer Population Decline
(Atlantic) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is taking proactive steps to address the decline in the deer population across Western Iowa. In response to decreasing numbers in recent years...
Tom Robinson Jun 14, 2024

Waukee Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
(Des Moines) The U.S. Southern District of Iowa reports that William Jack Berg, age 51, of Waukee, has pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud and money laundering charges. Authorities say from at ...
Tom Robinson Jun 14, 2024
Creston Police Report Six Arrests
(Creston) Creston police report six arrests, including harassment, disorderly conduct, animal at large, and violating a protective order. On Wednesday: *Creston Police arrested 41-year-old Kristin Jan...
Tom Robinson Jun 14, 2024

Adam County Sheriff's Office Arrests Man on Drug-Related Charges
(Corning) The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Tuesday on drug possession charges. According to the press release, deputies responded to a call of an intoxicated man. Upon arrival, they...
Tom Robinson Jun 14, 2024







