Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Restaurants Ramp Up For Busy Season
(Des Moines, IA) -- Jessica Dunker with the Iowa Restaurant Association says foot traffic has bounced back at restaurants after the pandemic, even though menu prices are up. Jessica Dunker with the Io...
Nov 26, 2023
Existing Home Sales Fall Again In October
(Washington, DC) -- Sales of previously owned homes fell to their lowest level in 13 years in October. The National Association of Realtors says existing home sales declined four percent last month to...
Nov 26, 2023
First Shotgun Deer Season is December 2-6; Keep Safety in Mind
(Area) The first shotgun deer season runs from December 2 through December 6th. Bryan Hayes, with the DNR Office in Lewis, said having a plan in place is a big part of safety and between now and when ...
Nov 26, 2023
Iowa School District Quotes Heinrich Himmler
(Indianola) An Iowa school district is apologizing for using a quote by Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler. The Indianola School District, south of Des Moines, sends parents an email on school days with a "...
Nov 26, 2023
Shelby County Supervisors Approve Cash Rent Bids and Canvass Votes
(Harlan) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors approved farm ground bids for the 2024 crop year and canvassed the November 7 election ballots at their weekly meeting this past week. According to the ...
Nov 25, 2023
2023 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments
(Area) More than $415,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 131 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan's and their property from wildfires. The grant...
Nov 25, 2023
Corning School Board Meeting Recap
(Corning) The Corning School Board held their organizational meeting of the new board Monday evening. Superintendent Chris Fenster recognized outgoing board members. Other items approved include the e...
Nov 25, 2023
Audubon and Exira/EHK School Districts Approve Shared Superintendent Position
(Elk Horn) Last week, the Audubon and Exira/EHK School Boards approved a shared superintendent position. Trevor Miller shares his duties as Superintendent of Schools at Exira/EHK and IKM/Manning. If e...
Nov 24, 2023
Unknown Dog Illness Confirmed in Iowa
(Anita) A mysterious illness affecting dogs has been confirmed in Iowa. Mike Mardesen, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Anita Vet Clinic, says the illness is a cough that does not go away and is n...
Nov 24, 2023
One Person Dead After Police Chase Through Council Bluffs and Omaha
(Omaha) One person is dead after a police chase in Omaha. Bellevue Police say they were trying to stop Rashad D. Harris late last night since he had felony warrants. They say the chase began in Sarpy ...
Nov 24, 2023
