Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Fuel Spill in West Nodaway River in Cass County from overturned crane
(Cass Co) On Thursday, the Iowa DNR was notified that a crane overturned into the West Nodaway River approximately 2-3 miles northeast of Massena in Cass County. It was initially reported that approxi...
Mandy Billings Sep 09, 2022
Parents May Want To Delete 'Back To School' Photo Of Their Kid On Facebook
(Franklin, WI) -- Proud Iowa parents who've already posted photos online of their kids heading back to school might consider taking them down. Lisa Schiller, with the Better Business Bureau, says shar...
Mandy Billings Sep 09, 2022
Drought Continues In Iowa, But Fall Wet Weather Pattern May Return
(Des Moines, IA) -- August saw below-normal rainfall for Iowa. It was the fifth straight month with below-normal precipitation, and the DNR's Tim Hall says the state needs a rainfall rally. He says th...
Mandy Billings Sep 09, 2022
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 24-year-old Aristides Esau Perdomo, of Des Moines, for violating a No Contact Protective Order. Perdomo was taken to Union County Jail, where he posted the $300.00 bo...
Tom Robinson Sep 09, 2022
New COVID Boosters Are Arriving That Protect Against Two Strains
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is starting to get in shipments of the latest COVID-19 booster shots, and the experts say we should consult our doctors on the best timing to vaccinate. The new m-R-N-A booste...
Tom Robinson Sep 09, 2022
Red Oak Man arrested for Felony Possession of Vehicle
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 38-year-old Cory Ross Smith of Elliott for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. Deputies transported Smith to the Montgomery County Jail and held him...
Tom Robinson Sep 09, 2022
Red Oak Police arrest Page County Man on Drug Possession Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police Officers arrested 18-year-old Lanee Joe Harmsen of Clarinda in the 1600 Block of Broadway Street for Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Police transported Harm...
Tom Robinson Sep 09, 2022
Rescue crews call to a report of a crane tipped over in Cass County
(Massena) Cass EMS, Cumberland and Massena Fire and Rescue were called to the area of 765th and Pella Roads northeast of Massena for a crane that tipped over. It was reported that the crane operator s...
Mandy Billings Sep 08, 2022
Creston man arrested for Harassment
(Creston) Creston Police arrested Hyvis Oerlyn Thatcher, 74, on Wednesday for Harassment 3rd Degree. Thatcher was taken to the Union County Jail. Bond of $300 was posted.
Mandy Billings Sep 08, 2022
Harlan City Council Approves Two Façade and Completion and Award Request
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council this week approved two Downtown Upper Story and Faade Grant Completion and award requests. One for $14,013.50 for 1024 Sixth Street, and the other for $5,500.00 at 516...
Tom Robinson Sep 08, 2022