Category Archives: Local News
Polk County Public Health Confirms State's 2nd Case Of Monkeypox
(Des Moines, IA) -- Public health officials in Iowa's largest county have confirmed the second case of monkeypox in Iowa. According to a news release from the Polk County Health Department, the patien...
Jul 12, 2022
Hotter, Drier Weather Likely Ahead for Iowa Into August
(Kansas City, MO) -- The long-range forecasts are calling for hot and dry conditions to persist likely into August for Iowa and the rest of the Missouri River basin. Meteorologist Doug Kluck, the clim...
Jul 12, 2022
Justin Williams takes over as West Central Valley High School Principal
(Stuart) Justin Williams started his career in education as a para-professional at Exira and a Middle School Coach; today, he is the High School Principal at West Central Valley. Williams says he will...
Jul 12, 2022
Sweet Corn Returns To Iowa Stands - But Prices Are Higher
(Des Moines, IA) -- Farm stands have started selling sweet corn again in Iowa but the price has increased. Farmers say everything is higher this year - fertilizer, fuel, and seed costs. It isn't clear...
Jul 11, 2022
Atlantic man sentenced to prison for Willful Injury
(Atlantic) An Atlantic man has been sentenced to prison for the charge of Willful Injury. According to court records, 20-year-old Michael Gehling reached a plea agreement on May 6th, pleading guilty t...
Jul 11, 2022
Update: Missing man located
Update: Pottawattamie County Emergency Management says Bob Shamblen was located at 6:43 pm. His family has been notified and he is receiving medical care at this time. ________________________________...
Jul 11, 2022
Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department reports four arrests. Preston Clark, 21, of Glenwood, was arrested July 4th for Public Intoxication. Bond was set at $300 cash or surety. Ashten Horne, 28, of...
Jul 11, 2022
Gas Prices Dropping In Iowa
(UNDATED) - The downward trend in gas prices continues in Iowa. According to Triple-A, the average price statewide for regular-unleaded gas today (Monday) is four dollars, 47-cents a gallon, down elev...
Jul 11, 2022
Red Oak Police Report
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested Aaron Lucas Allen, 37, of Red Oak, on Sunday for Stalking 1st Offense, Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense, and Harassment 3rd Degree. Allen was transpo...
Jul 11, 2022
Red Oak Police investigating hit and run that left man critically injured
(Red Oak) A man was critically injured in a hit and run accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department is seeking the public's help in the investigation. On Sunday at around 11:15 p.m., 57-year-ol...
Jul 11, 2022
