Category Archives: Local News
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DCI Files Charges in Iowa State Penitentiary Stabbing
(Fort Madison) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has filed criminal charges against Dennis Lawson, 29, and Anthony Bauer, 23. Both are inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Ma...
Mandy Billings Feb 06, 2026

Adams County Road Closure
(Corning) The Adams County Secondary Roads Department is notifying the public that Poplar between 240th and Highway 34 will be closed due to SIRWA water line maintenance. The project is underway today...
Tom Robinson Feb 06, 2026

Nunn Secures $2.5 Million Federal Investment to Expand Child Care and Boost Economic Growth in Atlantic
[Photos and full audio from today's event can be found below] (Atlantic) Representative Zach Nunn, of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, announced a $2.5 million federal investment to support construc...
Mandy Billings Feb 06, 2026

Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk
(Denison) As Super Bowl Sunday approaches and fans prepare to celebrate, the Iowa Traffic Safety Bureau is sending out the message "Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk." Iowa State Patrol Trooper and Dist...
Tom Robinson Feb 06, 2026

Creston Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 56-year-old Donna Jean Kimball, of Creston, on Thursday for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)...
Mandy Billings Feb 06, 2026

Taylor County Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested a Bedford man on multiple drug charges. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at around 11:07 p.m. on Thursday near S. Broadway and West Market Streets in Red...
Tom Robinson Feb 06, 2026

Exira Residents Asked to Conserve Water
(Exira) Exira City Officials are asking all residents to conserve water immediately! Regional Water Rural Water Association has leaked, and the water tower level is VERY LOW. At this time, the city is...
Tom Robinson Feb 06, 2026

State News
Study Finds Iowa Has Second-Highest Cancer Rate In U.S. (Des Moines, IA) -- A study conducted by University of Iowa researchers shows cancer in Iowa is rising. Iowa has the second highest cancer rate ...
Tom Robinson Feb 06, 2026

Updated: Structure Fire in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department and Atlantic Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 5 Cedar Street in Atlantic at 5:05 a.m. this (Friday) morning. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel says ...
Tom Robinson Feb 06, 2026

Charter Oak Man Dies After Becoming Trapped in Grain Bin
(Charter Oak) A Charter Oak man died after becoming trapped in a grain bin. Crawford County Emergency Management says on Thursday, at approximately 9:53 AM, the Crawford County Communications Center w...
Mandy Billings Feb 05, 2026







