Category Archives: Local News
New IA Law Gives Teachers More Say About Disruptive or Violent Students
(Des Moines) A new Iowa law addressing disruptive student behavior is getting teacher and IA State Education Association support across the state. Senate File 2428 creates new, strict procedures for h...
Jun 08, 2026
Rob Sand Announces Dave Muhlbauer as Running Mate
(Des Moines) Democratic nominee for governor Rob Sand announced Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer as his candidate for lieutenant governor. Rob Sand said Dave Muhlbauer, a fifth-generation Cra...
Jun 08, 2026
Multiple Arrests Made in Montgomery County: Two Charged with OWI and One for Domestic Abuse Assault
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports two alcohol-related arrests and a domestic abuse assault charge. The arrests all occurred on Sunday, June 7. *Sheriff's Deputies conducted a tr...
Jun 08, 2026
Work release resident Eric Daugherty Sr. fails to return in Des Moines
(Des Moines) Eric Tyrone Daugherty Sr. failed to return to the Fort Des Moines Work Release Facility as required on June 6th, 2026. Daugherty Sr. is serving time for Robbery 2nd in Polk County, along ...
Jun 08, 2026
Atlantic Speech and Debate Team Prepares for National Tournament
(Atlantic) Four Atlantic High School students will be competing in the National Speech and Debate (NSDA) National Tournament in Richmond, Virginia next week. The team will be led by head coach Trisha ...
Jun 08, 2026 David Blake and Margaret McCurdy. Photo contributed by David Blake.
Severe Thunderstorm in Southeast Cass County: Rain, Hail, High Winds, Brings Destruction
(Massena) Last Friday night, a severe thunderstorm lingered over the southeastern portion of Cass County, dropping 8.5 inches of rain in several locations south of Massena, along with large hail, high...
Jun 08, 2026
Massena Prepares for "Spark the 4th of July": A Two-Day Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
(Massena) The Massena Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a two-day event celebrating the United States' 250th Anniversary, taking place over the July 4 weekend. Doug Venteicher, a member of th...
Jun 08, 2026
Summer Field Day at Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm Is June 25
(Lewis) Crop farmers and agronomists looking for the latest in herbicide and crop production are invited to join the Summer Field Day at the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm on June 25. Hoste...
Jun 08, 2026
Vision Atlantic to Seek Conditional Use Permit for Proposed Child Care Center at Monday Board of Adjustment Hearing
(Atlantic) Officials from Vision Atlantic will appear in front of the Board of Adjustment on Monday to consider a Conditional Use Permit Application. Vision Atlantic's application is for the location ...
Jun 07, 2026
Man Wanted in Ralston Homicide Taken into Custody in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) A man wanted in a homicide case in Ralston, Nebraska is in custody in Pottawattamie County. Council Bluffs Police Sergeant Michael S. Hernandez says on June 6, 2026, at approximately ...
Jun 07, 2026
