Category Archives: Local News
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Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police reported two arrests over the weekend. *Red Oak Police arrested 30-year-old Ashley Nicole King of Red Oak on Saturday in the 1000 block of North Fourth Street for Domestic Ass...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2023
11-year-Old Hurt in Fireworks Accident
(Farragut) A Fremont County child suffered critical injuries in a fireworks accident at a rural Farragut residence. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office received the call at around 8:09 p.m. on Saturda...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2023

Fremont County Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder
(Hamburg) A woman is in custody in Fremont County on numerous charges, including attempted murder. Fremont County Deputies responded to a Hamburg address for a report of gunfire striking a vehicle. Su...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2023

Three Men Arrested After Drive-By Shooting and Police Chase
(Des Moines, IA) Three men are in handcuffs after a drive-by shooting. Des Moines Police were called around 3:30 a.m. yesterday to a report of gunfire from a black car near 2nd and Forest Drive. Offic...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2023

Updated: House Fire in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Atlantic Firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday night. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel says the call went out at 11:49 p.m. at 304 Hazel Street. Firemen were at the scene for abo...
Tom Robinson Sep 17, 2023

Public Funeral Services Scheduled for Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram
(Algona) Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, for Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram. The ten-year Iowa law enforcement veteran was shot and killed on duty on September 13, 2023. ...
Tom Robinson Sep 17, 2023

Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors Hosted by Allen Place
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Allen Place on Thursday September 14th. The Ambassadors were on hand to welcome new staff, new management, and to celebrate National Assisted...
Mandy Billings Sep 17, 2023
Atlantic Schools Superintendent Discusses Senate File 496 - Age Appropriate Books in the School
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen spoke to the school board Wednesday night about Senate File 496; specifically, regarding what books are allowed in the school. Dr. Johnsen s...
Mandy Billings Sep 17, 2023

DNR Fisheries Biologist Discusses Fall Fishing
(Lewis) Anglers do not put away your rod and reel just yet; some of the best fishing is upon us, according to Bryan Hayes, Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Hayes says...
Tom Robinson Sep 17, 2023

Montgomery County Man Hurt in Tractor Accident
(Stanton) A Montgomery County man suffered injuries in a tractor rollover accident southwest of Stanton. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened around 7:30 p.m. in the 2700 ...
Tom Robinson Sep 16, 2023







