Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic School Board to Act on Counselor Resignation
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday morning to take action on the resignation of High School Counselor Jesse McCann, effective February 2nd. The meeting will be ...
Feb 03, 2026
Casey Man Injured in Rollover Accident
(Guthrie Co.) A Casey man suffered injuries in a rollover accident on January 27th. The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Denon Doherty was driving a 2005 Isuzu Ascender eastbound in th...
Feb 03, 2026
ATF Is Investigating Suspicious Fires In Onawa
(Onawa, IA) -- Three suspicious fires in Onawa are now being investigated by the ATF. One of them burned down the grandstand at the Monona County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds fire on Wednesday and two...
Feb 03, 2026
Honduran Eswin Mejia Sentenced For Killing Of Iowan Sarah Root
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- The Honduran convicted of killing Iowan Sarah Root will serve 20 years in prison. Eswin Mejia was sentenced on Monday to 20-to-22 years in prison for motor vehicle homicide, DU...
Feb 03, 2026
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Competitive Grants for Fighting Opioid Crisis
(Des Moines) Attorney General Brenna Bird is launching a new funding opportunity to help communities across the state respond to the opioid crisis. The Iowa Attorney General's Office has secured over ...
Feb 03, 2026
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor, remembrance of Judge Robert W. Pratt
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Robert W. Pratt, a former ...
Feb 03, 2026
One Person Injured in Rollover Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Sunday. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened at Highway 34 and 8th Street. On scene, deputies observe...
Feb 03, 2026
Shipley Questions Proposal to Appoint County Officials, Highlights Early-Stage Legislation at Atlantic Coffee
(Atlantic) During a legislative coffee in Atlantic Saturday morning, District 9 Senator Tom Shipley spoke about legislation that has been introduced that would change the County Treasurer, Auditor and...
Feb 03, 2026
State Headlines: GOP Fundraising Edge, Major Developments, Lawsuits, and Ongoing Investigations
Republicans Hold Cash Advantage Heading Into 2026 Election (Des Moines, IA) -- Year-end campaign finance reports are showing Republicans have a cash advantage heading into the midterms. The new report...
Feb 03, 2026
Mills County Arrest Report
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports several recent arrests. Larry Frimann, 50, of Merrill, was arrested on January 29 on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated, second offense. On J...
Feb 02, 2026
