Category Archives: Local News
Union County Man faces Burglary and Assault Charges
(Creston) A Creston man faces numerous charges for failing to appear in court following his arrest. On Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 32-year-old Dalton James Cormeny at 302 Pine Street on three U...
Jan 04, 2024
Grassley Eyes California's 'Hogwash' Pork Regulation as Prop 12 Takes Effect
(Washington D.C.) With the second session of the 118th Congress approaching and California's Proposition 12 now in effect, Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is renewing his push for federal legislation...
Jan 04, 2024
Atlantic City Administrator John Lund Reports Good News-Bad News Scenario
(Atlantic) Three new members attended their inaugural Atlantic City Council meeting on Wednesday evening. Mayor Grace Garrett welcomed Ward 1 City Councilperson Emily Kennedy, Mike McDermott, Ward 3, ...
Jan 03, 2024
Audubon County Planning and Zoning Commission to Address Wind Turbine Setbacks on Thursday, January 4
(Audubon) A proposal to reduce setbacks for the wind turbine project in southern Audubon County will be the topic of a Planning and Zoning Board meeting tomorrow on Thursday afternoon. The Audubon Cou...
Jan 03, 2024
California Man Fled Scene on Foot Following Shoplifting Incident and Vehicle Crash in Creston
(Creston) A California Man fled and crashed his vehicle following a shoplifting incident in Creston. 24-year-old Wiley James Lewallen of Riverside, California, was inside Walmart and took off to his v...
Jan 03, 2024
Heath Hansen to Chair Audubon County Board of Supervisors
(Audubon) The Audubon County Board of Supervisors will change leadership in 2024. Doug Sorensen, who has chaired the board for the past two years, will take the role of Vice-chairman, and Heath Hansen...
Jan 03, 2024
Cass County Sheriff Not Seeking Reelection
(Cass Co) After much consideration, Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren has decided he will not be seeking re-election. Sheriff McLaren said this was a long-term decision.
Jan 03, 2024
Iowa State University Economist Professor Weighs in on Agriculture Price Trends in 2024
(Ames) Iowa State University Economics Professor Dr. Chad Hart calls agricultural prices in 2024 "a return to normal." Dr. Hart says the two years following COVID were vital for agriculture. He says t...
Jan 03, 2024
Creston Police Arrest Two People for Providing False Information
(Creston) Two people face charges for giving false identification to a Police Officer. Creston Police arrested 48-year-old Jennifer Suzanne Donez of Cromwell, Iowa, and 24-year-old Wiley James Lewalle...
Jan 03, 2024
Iowa DOT Asking Legislature For Action After Traffic Fatalities Rise In 2023
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Transportation is recommending changes to state traffic laws after nearly 380 people died on Iowa roads in 2023. This is the deadliest year on Iowa's roadways in se...
Jan 03, 2024
