Category Archives: Local News

(Des Moines) Senate Republicans have advanced changes to the state's area education agencies despite opposition from some members. The bill aims to rework the current AEA system, drawing mixed reactio...

(Undated) -- Applications will be accepted soon for a contest that could help launch a new Iowa business. The John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition awards 100-thousand-dollars in cas...

(Des Moines, IA) -- There's some hope for an end to dry conditions contributing to Iowa's years-long drought. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says it's all about a shift in Pacific Ocean weather pat...

(Clarinda) The Clarinda Police Department arrested 40-year-old Matthew Lee Gusman, of Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday after drugs were located in a vehicle during a traffic stop at 16th and Orange....

(Ames) The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association have announced the Top 10 Finalists for the 15th annual Iowa's Best Burger contest. This year's contest saw record-breaking e...

(Red Oak) Last week, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mike Olson addressed a television news report showing the county on a list of sanctuary counties for illegal (alien) immigrants. Th...

(Adair Co) A Missouri man was arrested on drug charges in Adair County. The Stuart Police Department says 39-year-old Jacob Joseph Pratt, of Independence, was arrested following a traffic stop on Inte...

(Atlantic) According to the Atlantic City Council Packet released on Monday morning, the bids are in for the Splash Pad Project. During the council meeting on Wednesday, March 20, the City Council wil...

(Glenwood) A Glenwood woman was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense following an accident early Sunday morning. According to the report, a Glenwood Police Officer was providing assist...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council, Personnel, and Finance Committee meet this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. to review, recommend Retail Coach, City Clerk Contractual Service Agreement, appoint an acting c...