Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Fatal Accident in Plymouth County
(Plymouth Co) A Hinton woman died in a two-vehicle accident in Plymouth County this (Wednesday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says 64-year-old Joann Martin, of Hinton, was driving a 2021 Chrysler Voy...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024
County deputy challenges sheriff's reelection bid, sues for alleged retaliation
A Guthrie County deputy running for sheriff in the November election is suing the sheriff and county attorney, alleging they've waged a politically motivated campaign to have him decertified as a poli...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Sep 25, 2024
DNR investigates manure spill near Doon, updates investigation of 'blue liquid,' other spills
(Area) A broken house coupling caused a spill of several thousand gallons of manure two miles southeast of Winding Meadows Dairy in Rock Valley. Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported on Tuesda...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Sep 25, 2024
Emerson Woman Arrested for Simple Assault
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 18 year old Quinn Nadine McDonald, of Emerson, in the 100 block of W Coolbaugh Street this (Wednesday) morning for Simple Assault. McDonald was taken t...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024
Adair County Supervisors set Hearing Date on $1.5 Million General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds or Capital Loan Notes
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors set a date for a public hearing on the proposition to issue General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds or Capital Loan Notes. Adair County Auditor Mandy Be...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024
Auditor of State Releases Report on Special Investigation of City of Hamburg
(Hamburg) Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on a special investigation of the City of Hamburg for the period of March 1, 2019 through August 31, 2023. The special investigation was req...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024
Authorities Charge Man in Calhoun County Death Investigation
(Farnhamville, Iowa) A man is in custody following the investigation into the disappearance and death of a 17-year-old female in the Calhoun County, Iowa, town of Farnhamville. On Tuesday, Authorities...
Tom Robinson Sep 25, 2024
National Study Ranks Iowa 10th Financially Healthiest States
(Iowa) A new national study ranks Iowa among the top ten financially healthy states in the country. The study, from Market Watch Guides, is based on several factors, including average salary, disposab...
Tom Robinson Sep 25, 2024
Iowa Obesity Rate Is 7th Highest In U-S
(Des Moines) New Centers for Disease Control & Prevention numbers show Iowa has the seventh-highest obesity rate in the nation. The C-D-C says Iowa is one of 23 states with adult obesity rates of ...
Tom Robinson Sep 25, 2024
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim September as National Preparedness Month
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation designating this month as National Preparedness Month. Board Chair Susan Miller read the proclamation which state...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2024