Category Archives: Local News

(Sidney, IA) -- A wind farm proposed for the southwest corner of Iowa has cleared one major hurdle. The Fremont County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved Invenergy's application for its She...

(Ames, IA) -- An Iowa State University analysis shows rural households are being disproportionately impacted by rising inflation. The study finds disposable income for rural residents is down 38 perce...

(Shenandoah, IA) -- A historic building in downtown Shenandoah will be renovated after sitting unused for 24 years. The project is expected to cost a half-million dollars. The Johnson Brothers Buildin...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board lists Mental, Competitive Wages, School Safety, and Teacher recruitment as the four priorities for the 2022-2023 School year. Atlantic School's Superintendent Stev...

(Anita) CAM Schools Superintendent Paul Croghan says the district continues have teacher shortages in high school math, special education, and elementary education. According to University.com, the to...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Des Moines police recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl who drowned in the Raccoon River after getting off an inflatable raft. Police said found the girl's body at 12:20 p....

(Audubon) Jaci Christensen is this year's Audubon County Fair Queen. "It means a lot to me because I'm continuing our tradition of being at the fair with my family every year. This year I am excited e...

(Audubon) Due to the heat and lack of numbers, the Audubon County Fair's livestock judging contest scheduled for 3:00 p.m. today is canceled. There are plenty of other activities going on at the fair ...

(Red Oak) Red Oak Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on Thursday at the intersection of N. Broadway Street and East Coolbaugh. According to Police, 18-year-old Gaven Shane McMillin of Red Oak, dr...

(Omaha) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Pottawattamie, Mills, Fremont, and Page counties. The advisory is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today. Forecasters say heat inde...