Category Archives: Local News
Montgomery County Woman Arrested on a Theft Charge
(Red Oak) A Red Oak woman was arrested Monday night on a theft charge, according to Red Oak Police. Authorities say 35-year-old Jamie Elizabeth Gentry was taken into custody at approximately 10 p.m. o...
Jun 23, 2026
State Fair Attendees Will See Newly Renovated Horse Barn
(Des Moines, IA) -- If you like to check out the animals at the Iowa State Fair, your eyes and nose will notice some changes this year. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says a two-year, 13 million-d...
Jun 23, 2026
Six Iowa County Fair Nominees Honored with 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award
(Des Moines) The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, in partnership with Wyffels Hybrids and the Iowa State Fair, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award, recognizi...
Jun 23, 2026
Suspect in Red Oak Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
(Red Oak) Authorities arrested the suspect in the June 17 shooting incident involving a Police Officer. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 24-year-old Sam Thomas Sapphire Morgan, of Red Oak, ...
Jun 22, 2026
Historic Atlantic Depot Awarded Preservation Grant
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority's State Historic Preservation Office has awarded $750,000 in Iowa Rural Heritage Revitalization Grants to help restore eight historic properties ac...
Jun 22, 2026
Two Arrested in Separate June Incidents by Mills County Sheriff's Office
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reported two recent arrests. On June 17, authorities arrested Clinton Jeffrey Moore, 60, of Omaha, Nebraska. Moore was taken into custody on charges of Bur...
Jun 22, 2026
Atlantic Police Department Releases Weekly Arrest Report (June 14-21)
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released its report from June 14 through June 21. Jason Mark, 33, of Atlantic, was arrested on June 14th for for Public Intoxication. Brady Fulk, 24, of Atlan...
Jun 22, 2026
Motorcycle Accident on White Pole Road Leaves One Injured
(Guthrie Center) A Stuart, Iowa, man suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash in Guthrie County last week. The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at around 3:10 p.m. on June 15,...
Jun 22, 2026
$900,000 Federal Investment Boosts Skilled Trades Training and Workforce Development in Atlantic and Clarinda
(Atlantic) Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined leaders from Iowa Western Community College, Cass County, and the City of Atlantic to announce $900,000 in federal funding to expand skilled trades trai...
Jun 22, 2026
Midwest Rural Economic Index at Highest Level in Three Years
(Omaha) The Midwest rural economy showed its first sign of growth in five months in May 2026, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI), a measure based on a survey of rural bank CEOs conducted by...
Jun 22, 2026
