Category Archives: Local News

(Washington D.C.) -- Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley is trying to improve the communication of government agencies. In his remarks to Congress this week, Grassley says one of his long running o...

(Lewis) In August 2025, Iowa Department of Natural Resources personnel lowered the water level at Cold Springs Lake near Lewis in preparation for the renovation project aimed at improving the poor siz...

(U.S.) The U.S. Department of Labor reported a modest increase in initial unemployment claims for the week ending March 21. Seasonally adjusted initial claims rose to 210,000, up 5,000 from the previo...

(NAFB) After nearly a year and a half of La Nia conditions, North America is facing a major shift to El Nio. Some climate scientists say there is a possibility of a Super El Nio event as the growing s...

(Atlantic) Authorities have released new details about a fatal crash that occurred during the March 15 blizzard in Cass County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the multi-vehicle accident happened ...

(Griswold) The Griswold School Board continues to move forward, gathering information on the possibility of implementing the four-day school week. In August 2023, after months of discussion and survey...

(Area) Gusty southwest winds, low RH, warming temperatures, and dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service does not recommend burning of any type. A Red Fl...

(Washington D.C) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of long-awaited final Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 2027. Today's RFS rule supports continued grow...

(Des Moines) District #18 Representative Tom Moore, of Griswold, highlighted three bills that passed through the Iowa House this week. Moore voted yes on the Junior Fire Fighter program, voted NO on t...

(Des Moines) Iowa House District #18 Representative Tom Moore announced this week that on Tuesday, Copic and the Iowa Medical Society recognized Dr. Elaine Berry as the 2025 Copic Humanitarian Award r...