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Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Arrest Report
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop at 260th Street and B Avenue. During the investigation, deputies arrested 47-year-old Jessie Gregory McFarland of Farragut for...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2023

Polls Open on Tuesday for City and School Election
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office says the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday for the combined City and School elections. Voters must cast ballots in their precinct of...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2023

Creston Accident
(Creston) A Creston man was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident. Police say the accident happened at 11:14 a.m., Sunday, on Walnut Street in Creston. Authorities say the driver, 82-...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2023

Update: Toledo Police Department Cancels Endangered Person Advisory; Children Safely Located
Update at 9:12 a.m.: The children have been safely located. (Des Moines) An endangered person advisory is being issued for 9-year-old Billy Hernandez-Alvarado and his 8-year-old sister, Ashley Hernand...
Tom Robinson Nov 06, 2023

Charges Pending in Creston Accident
(Creston) One person was transported to the hospital when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a parked semi in Creston. Police say the accident happened late Thursday night. Authorities say 19-yea...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2023

Red Oak Man arrested on Drug Possession and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 35-year-old Lucas Bogart of Red Oak early this morning for Public Intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. Authorities transported Bogart to the Montgom...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2023

Creston Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
(Creston) A Creston man faces attempted burglary charges. Creston Police arrested 42-year-old Nicholas Edward Gieken in the 800 block of W. Howard Street, on a Union County Warrant for Attempted Burgl...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2023
Report: 6 In 10 Live Paycheck To Paycheck
(Undated) -- More than six out of every 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck. That's according to a new report from Lending Tree, which found around 63 percent of Americans were dependent on that ne...
Mandy Billings Nov 05, 2023

Atlantic City Administrator Discusses General Fund Levy: Residential Property Research
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund, appearing at last Wednesday's City Council, reported the Department of Management released the combined General Fund Levy. Lund says two months ago, h...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2023
Thanksgiving Food Report Released
(Undated) As Thanksgiving approaches, Iowa families are beginning to plan their menus and think about how to save. With that in mind, Wells Fargo has just released its annual Thanksgiving food report:...
Tom Robinson Nov 05, 2023







