Category Archives: Local News
Griswold man arrested for Eluding, OWI and other charges
(Cass Co.) A Griswold man was arrested following a short pursuit on Tuesday. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old Christopher Putnam was charged with OWI 1st Offense, Carrying a Weapon Wh...
Jun 29, 2022
Lemonade stand raising funds for the Combat Veterans Association
(Atlantic) Eleven-year-old Kaden Frieze, of Lewis, has set up a lemonade stand outside of Farm Bureau Financial Services on 7th Street in Atlantic to raise money for the Combat Veterans Association. K...
Jun 29, 2022
Decatur County UTV Accident Claims one Life
(Decatur City) One person died in a UTV accident in Decatur County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:15 p.m. at 28975 250th Street south of Decator City in Decatur County. The UTV...
Jun 29, 2022
Bateman Steps into Cass County Youth and 4-H Role
(Atlantic) Katie Bateman is no stranger to the 4-H program, and that knowledge will serve her well as she steps into her new role as the Youth Programs Coordinator at the Cass County Extension Office....
Jun 29, 2022
Shenandoah Police Cracking Down on Illegal Use of Fireworks
(Shenandoah) The Shenandoah Police Department stated on social media late Tuesday night that they will no longer be issuing warnings due to the number of complaints about fireworks on Tuesday night. A...
Jun 29, 2022
Harlan Woman arrested on Drug-Related Charges
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department reports two arrests on June 23 and June 25. Police arrested 19-year-old Morgan Ann Schwery of Harlan on June 23 following a call for service. Authorities charged ...
Jun 29, 2022
Montgomery County Man Jailed for FTA
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested Randall Wesley Lynn Butts, 28, of Red Oak, early this morning following a traffic stop near Broadway and Market Street. Officers transported Butts to the Montgomery C...
Jun 29, 2022
Large Population Of Black Widow Spiders Closes SW Iowa Park Restroom
(Shenandoah, IA) -- Unexpected patrons have occupied a restroom at a Page County Park near Shenandoah -- black widow spiders. County conservation director John Schwab says crews discovered a large clu...
Jun 29, 2022
Increased Law Enforcement Presence over the July 4 Weekend
(Denison) The Iowa State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will have an increased presence on the roadways over this long holiday weekend. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Info...
Jun 29, 2022
Red Oak Fire Department responds to Deck Fire
(Red Oak) Red Oak firefighters responded to a deck fire on Tuesday night at 3001 N. 4th Street. Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 11:23 p.m., and arriving firefighters found the fire con...
Jun 29, 2022
