Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic School Board Approves Wireless Radio Bid; Tables Action on Selecting Superintendent Search Firm
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved a bid for wireless radios for each of the school buildings at Wednesday's Special Meeting. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said each school district is re...
Sep 25, 2024
Fatal Accident in Plymouth County
(Plymouth Co) A Hinton woman died in a two-vehicle accident in Plymouth County this (Wednesday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says 64-year-old Joann Martin, of Hinton, was driving a 2021 Chrysler Voy...
Sep 25, 2024
County deputy challenges sheriff's reelection bid, sues for alleged retaliation
A Guthrie County deputy running for sheriff in the November election is suing the sheriff and county attorney, alleging they've waged a politically motivated campaign to have him decertified as a poli...
Sep 25, 2024
DNR investigates manure spill near Doon, updates investigation of 'blue liquid,' other spills
(Area) A broken house coupling caused a spill of several thousand gallons of manure two miles southeast of Winding Meadows Dairy in Rock Valley. Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported on Tuesda...
Sep 25, 2024
Emerson Woman Arrested for Simple Assault
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 18 year old Quinn Nadine McDonald, of Emerson, in the 100 block of W Coolbaugh Street this (Wednesday) morning for Simple Assault. McDonald was taken t...
Sep 25, 2024
Auditor of State Releases Report on Special Investigation of City of Hamburg
(Hamburg) Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on a special investigation of the City of Hamburg for the period of March 1, 2019 through August 31, 2023. The special investigation was req...
Sep 25, 2024
Authorities Charge Man in Calhoun County Death Investigation
(Farnhamville, Iowa) A man is in custody following the investigation into the disappearance and death of a 17-year-old female in the Calhoun County, Iowa, town of Farnhamville. On Tuesday, Authorities...
Sep 25, 2024
Iowa Obesity Rate Is 7th Highest In U-S
(Des Moines) New Centers for Disease Control & Prevention numbers show Iowa has the seventh-highest obesity rate in the nation. The C-D-C says Iowa is one of 23 states with adult obesity rates of ...
Sep 25, 2024
Des Moines Schools Face Possible Closures Due to Enrollment Drop
(Des Moines) Des Moines Public Schools is considering closing some schools and changing district boundaries. The closures are due to a loss of nearly 2,500 students since the 2018-19 school year. The ...
Sep 25, 2024
Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 47-year-old Todd Schmitt and 43-year-old Jessica Schmitt, both of Pacific Junction, on on Saturday on Mills County warrants. Both posted the $300 cas...
Sep 24, 2024
