Category Archives: Local News
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Nebraska Woman Arrested on Drug Charges in Glenwood
(Glenwood) A Nebraska woman was arrested on drug charges in Glenwood Tuesday. The Glenwood Police Department says 33-year-old Chelcee Marie Hotz, of Omaha, was charged with Possession of a Controlled ...
Mandy Billings Jan 21, 2026

Creston Woman Jailed on Probation Violation
(Creston) A Creston woman was taken to jail following her arrest on Tuesday afternoon. Creston Police arrested 28-year-old Makayla Ann Dewees at 302 N. Pine Street at around 12:12 p.m. on a probation ...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2026

Where is the Ag Economy at in Early 2026?
(NAFB) It's been a tough go for the U.S. agricultural economy so far in 2026. Matt Clark, the interim executive director for Terrain Ag, said the livestock sector entered the year in better shape than...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2026

Eight Atlantic High School Band Students Take Part in Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association
(Atlantic) The 57th annual Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association (SWIBA) event took place on Monday, January 19th, at Atlantic High School. Eight students from Atlantic High School participated in th...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2026

Citizens Participate in Nationwide Free America Walk Out
(Atlantic) Approximately 20 people peacefully gathered along Highway 6 between Chestnut and Poplar St. in Atlantic at 2:00 pm. on Tuesday to be a part of over 500 rallies throughout the United States....
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2026

State News Headlines
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill To Reduce Eminent Domain (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Senate Republicans are proposing a bill to prevent eminent domain claims for pipeline companies. The bill allows car...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2026

Bill advances requiring civics center classes for all state university students
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) All state university students would be required to pass specified U.S. history and government classes under legislation that is headed to the Senate Education Committee for fur...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jan 20, 2026

Iowa Senate bills would tax CO2 pipelines and expand pipeline corridors
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A Senate Republican leader introduced two pieces of legislation Tuesday to address ongoing issues with property rights and eminent domain. One bill would allow hazardous liquid...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jan 20, 2026

Glenwood Man Arrested on Drug and OWI Charges
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 22-year-old Camryn Jesse Conn, of Glenwood, on January 19th for Possession of Marijuana 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and OWI 1st Offense. B...
Mandy Billings Jan 20, 2026

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Open Bids for Bridge Replacement Project
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors opened sealed bids for the county bridge project during its regular meeting this morning. Six construction firms bid on the low-water crossing proj...
Tom Robinson Jan 20, 2026







