Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

G30 Bridge Project in Cass County is Nearly Complete
(Cass Co) The bridge project on G30 over Indian Creek in Cass County is wrapping up. The bridge closed again on March 20th to finish the approaches and guardrails. Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken sa...
Mandy Billings Apr 12, 2024

Drought Conditions Improve in Eastern Iowa: Remains Dry in Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released on Thursday showed improved drought conditions in portions of Iowa. Climatologist Justin Glisan says drought was removed from the far eastern ...
Tom Robinson Apr 12, 2024
Active Weather Pattern Entering Iowa Early Next Week
(Des Moines) Warm temperatures this weekend and widespread rain are forecast for early next week. Rod Donavon with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says this weekend; temperatures will top o...
Tom Robinson Apr 12, 2024

Walleye Netting Complete at Iowa DNR Fish Hatcheries
(Storm Lake) The late-night, annual walleye collection is complete at Clear Lake, Rathbun Reservoir, Storm Lake, and the Iowa Great Lakes. Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries...
Mandy Billings Apr 12, 2024

Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Glenwood) The Mills County Sheriff's Office arrested 45-year-old Tonya Marie Glather, of Glenwood, on Thursday on a warrant for Truancy 1st Offense. Bond was set at $300.
Mandy Billings Apr 12, 2024
Atlantic School Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen Discusses Summer School
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen presented ideas for summer school at the school board meeting on Wednesday. Johnsen says the focus will be on at-risk students. The plan is ...
Tom Robinson Apr 12, 2024
Iowa Senate Advances Bill Allowing School Staff to Carry Guns
(Des Moines) A contentious bill proposing that teachers and staff carry firearms in schools is progressing in Iowa's legislative process. Following Senate debate, the bill heads back to the House for ...
Tom Robinson Apr 12, 2024
Iowa House Passes Bill Regarding Driving Privileges for Drivers Under 18
(Des Moines) The Iowa House passed a bill changing driving privileges for drivers under the age of 18. This bill passed in the Senate two weeks ago and moved to the House for consideration. Iowa House...
Mandy Billings Apr 12, 2024
Pottawattamie County Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Connection with Incident in Hancock
(Council Bluffs) A Hancock, Iowa, man faces attempted murder and other charges in connection with an incident on Wednesday evening. According to the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old ...
Tom Robinson Apr 11, 2024

Police Believe Car Crash Victim Is Missing Iowa Teen
(Benton County, IA) -- Police believe a body found at the scene of a car crash is that of a missing teen. A car belonging to 18 year-old Zander McClintock was found five miles south of Vinton in Bento...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2024







