Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen Announces the Final Stage for EV Chargers
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's Atlantic City Council Meeting, Mayor Rob Clausen said Atlantic Municipal Utilities is in the final stages of installing the new EV car-charging system. Clausen says the charg...
Oct 9, 2026
Hail Reported Across Central Iowa During Overnight Storms
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines reports 1 to 1.25 inches of hail during a storm system that swept through north-central and central Iowa overnight. One-inch hail was reported o...
Oct 9, 2026
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Woman, Injuring Trooper Pleads Not Guilty
(Stuart) The man accused of shooting and injuring an Iowa State Patrol trooper and killing a woman in Stuart is pleading not guilty. Austin Reed is accused of shooting and killing Toni Elena-Ann Salaz...
Oct 9, 2026
State News: Agriculture's Economic Impact, Carlisle Water Restored, and Des Moines AI Optimism
Study: Agriculture Supports One in Four Jobs In Iowa (Des Moines, IA) -- A new study shows agriculture supports one in four jobs in Iowa. Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa says the research al...
Oct 9, 2026
Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Four Arrests
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reported four arrests. Tyler Lee Crawley, 37, of Cumberland, was arrested on October 2nd for Interference with Official Acts. Crawley was transported to the...
Oct 8, 2026
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe storms
(Des Moines) On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe storms that occurred on September 29, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reyno...
Oct 8, 2026
Omaha Man Gets Life Without Parole For Council Bluffs Shooting
(Pottawattamie County, IA) -- The Omaha man convicted of shooting and killing a 19-year-old in Council Bluffs has received his prison sentence. The shooting initially happened last August when Gabriel...
Oct 8, 2026
Audubon Breaks Ground on New Fire Station
(Audubon) The City of Audubon held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, October 6, for its new fire station. City officials said while the community celebrates the new facility, it is important to recog...
Oct 8, 2026
Updated: Adams County Authorities Report Missing Adams County Iowa Teen Has Been Located
(Adams County) -Davian Powers has been located. Previous story-The Adams County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating 15-year-old Davian Powers. Powers failed to report to school a...
Oct 8, 2026
DEA to Host 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th
(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The DEA is partnering with more ...
Oct 8, 2026
