Category Archives: Local News
Three Arrested in Ongoing Clarinda Drug Investigation
(Clarinda, IA) -- Three people were arrested over the weekend as part of an ongoing investigation into drug activity in Clarinda. On Saturday, August 15th, 47-year-old Seth Martin Kuipers of Clarinda ...
Aug 17, 2026
Harvest Safety Week is August 18-22
(NAFB) It's no secret that agriculture is a dangerous occupation. The National Grain and Feed Association is celebrating its sixth Harvest Safety Week on August 18-22. Jess McCluer, Senior Vice Presid...
Aug 17, 2026
DNC approves 2028 presidential nominating cycle, leaving Iowa out
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved by voice vote its lineup of six early primaries for the 2028 election cycle, kicking off with South Carolina and Nevada. ...
Aug 17, 2026
Fatal Boone County Accident
(Boone Co.) One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Boone County Sunday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 9:23 p.m. on Story Street in...
Aug 17, 2026
Iowa cancer researchers focus on white blood cell maturation, resiliency
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Researchers at Iowa's public and private universities are focusing their efforts on white blood cells as they explore potential new cancer treatments. Iowa State University and...
Aug 17, 2026
State Treasurer Roby Smith Launches Money Match Initiative to Return Unclaimed Property Faster
(Des Moines) Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith has launched Money Match, a new Great Iowa Treasure Hunt initiative that will automatically return qualifying unclaimed funds to eligible Iowans without re...
Aug 17, 2026
Monday State Headlines: Burlington Hotel Collapse, New Fair Queen and More
100+ People Evacuated From Burlington Comfort Suites Due To A Partial Collapse (Burlington, IA) -- A Burlington hotel partially collapsed over the weekend. The Fire Department said 122 guests were eva...
Aug 17, 2026
Produce in the Park to honor country legend Toby Keith on August 20
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park will celebrate country music legend Toby Keith during Toby Keith Night on Thursday, August 20, in Atlantic City Park. Tyler Folkerts will perform Toby Keith songs and ot...
Aug 17, 2026
Wanted Man Suspected in South Dakota Homicide Found Dead After Stand-off in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs police say a wanted man suspected in a South Dakota homicide was found dead Sunday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff at a Madison Avenue home...
Aug 16, 2026
18th Annual Red Neck Poker Run Raises $2,930 for Lucy Cohrs Memorial Fund
(Lewis) This year's 18th Annual Red Neck Poker Run on Saturday featured an outpouring of support for the Ryan and Sarah Archibald family from Lewis, Iowa. Rob Stamp, secretary and treasurer for the gr...
Aug 16, 2026
