Category Archives: Local News
Friday is the Last Hands-Free Law Enforcement Day
(Denison) On Friday, December 12, law enforcement officers across Iowa will focus on drivers using their cellphones behind the wheel. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and Public Information Officer Shelby Mc...
Dec 09, 2025
Montgomery County Supervisors Receive Funding Request, and Approve Weed Commissioners Report and Contract
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors received a funding request from Kathi Most from the Red Oak Library and approved the Weed Commissioners' report. Additionally, the supervisors appr...
Dec 09, 2025
Iowa Democrats Want Early Caucus Ahead Of 2028 Presidential Election
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Democrats want their party caucus to have an early influence on the nation's presidential primaries in 2028. The state's Democratic Party has released results of a recent surv...
Dec 09, 2025
Union County Woman Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charge
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 40-year-old Amanda Ann Hensley of Creston in the 800 block of Academic Avenue for Operating under the Influence, 1st offense. Officers transported her ...
Dec 09, 2025
Polls Opening This Morning for State House District 7 Special Election
(Odebolt, Iowa) -- Polls are opening at seven o'clock this morning for the Iowa House District Seven Special Election. Voters in Sac, Calhoun, and Pocahontas counties, as well as a section of Webster ...
Dec 09, 2025
High Winds Forecast for Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for all of southwest Iowa, effective from midnight tonight until noon on Wednesday. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are ...
Dec 09, 2025
Traffic Stop Leads to Montgomery County Man's Arrest
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 36-year-old John Patrick Dahlke of Red Oak early this morning following a traffic stop on Highway 34 in the 1300 block. He was charged with Dr...
Dec 09, 2025
Iowa Dementia Caregivers Face Depression, Chronic Health Condition
(Des Moines, IA ) -- The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the 80-thousand dementia caregivers in Iowa, the holidays can be especially challenging. The Alzheimer's Association I...
Dec 08, 2025
Cass County Choral Society Annual Christmas Concert
(Atlantic) The Cass County Choral Society will present their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 14 at 6:00 pm in the Atlantic High School Auditorium. The concert will include several solo an...
Dec 08, 2025
Produce in the Park's December 20 Christmas Farmers Market Offers Local Foods and Family Fun
(Atlantic) Atlantic is known for grand Christmas celebrations and great farmers' markets, and Produce in the Park's Christmas Market brings both together. The 2025 Christmas Market is scheduled for Sa...
Dec 08, 2025
