Category Archives: Local News
Trout Stocking at Atlantic Recreation Area Again this Fall
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will start stocking trout in area lakes on October 18. The department recently released a list of 18 lakes in the state that will receive the trout. Bi...
Oct 6, 2024
USDA Suggests Cost Of Eating Out Rising Due To Worker Salaries
(Undated) -- Many people have already cut back on non-essential spending, like eating out, and USDA economist Megan Sweitzer says those prices are headed up. "Food away from home, or restaurant prices...
Oct 6, 2024
Fire Crews Respond to Bean Field Fire in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Three fire departments responded to a bean field on Saturday afternoon in Montgomery County. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 2:09 p.m., dispatching fire departments f...
Oct 5, 2024
Atlantic Firemen's Annual Breakfast Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week Tomorrow, October 6
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department kicks off "Fire Prevention Week" tomorrow, October 6, with the annual donation breakfast. Atlantic Fire Department Lt. Jake Vetter says they will serve breakfas...
Oct 5, 2024
Two from Red Oak Arrested for Animal Neglect and Dog at Large
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 57-year-old Kelly Kay Wilcoxon and 21-year-old Spencer Fred Lee Wilcoxon, of Red Oak, in the 100 block of W Coolbaugh Street this (Friday) morning for ...
Oct 4, 2024
Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Jury Duty Scam
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office says a scam is circulating in which the person calling claims to be a Deputy with the Sheriff's office. This "Deputy" is telling people that they have missed...
Oct 4, 2024
Schildberg Recreation Trail Pedestrian Bridge Vandalized
(Atlantic) Atlantic Parks and Recreation Coordinator Jeff Christensen says the pedestrian bridge along the trail near the Schildberg Recreation Area was vandalized with spray paint. Crews were spendin...
Oct 4, 2024
Montgomery County Open Burn Ban
(Montgomery Co) An open burn ban is now in effect for all areas and jurisdictions within Montgomery County. The ban prohibits all open and controlled burning in Montgomery County, including all incorp...
Oct 4, 2024
Creston Man Arrested on Drug Charges
(Creston) A Creston man was arrested Wednesday on drug charges. The Creston Police Department says 38-year-old Daniel Buck Busenbarrick was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 3rd Offense...
Oct 4, 2024
Drought Expands in Iowa
(Des Moines) Drought conditions are continuing to expand in much of Iowa. The U.S. Drought Monitor Map released today (Thursday) shows almost 94 percent of the state reporting some level of drought co...
Oct 4, 2024
