Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
New State Record Fish List Coming This Spring
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is introducing a new record fish list. John Lorenzen, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, explains that this new ...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Iowa Supreme Court Grants Alison Dorsey a New Trial
(Des Moines) The Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling today in the case of Alison Elaine Dorsey, who appealed her conviction for second-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death in Novembe...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Motorized Wheelchair/Pickup Accident
(Leon) A man riding a motorized wheelchair suffered serious injuries when struck by a pickup. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened Thursday evening at 807 NW 6th Street in Leon, Iowa. Auth...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Postpartum Coverage Extended For Mothers
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is extending postpartum coverage for thousands of mothers. Governor Kim Reynolds announced this week that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved an extension t...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Iowa Lawmakers Working On Immigration Ahead Of Legislative Session
(Des Moines) One Iowa lawmaker plans to introduce a bill in the next legislative session that deals with immigration. State Representative Steve Holt plans to introduce a bill that would make transpor...
Tom Robinson Jan 10, 2025
Glenwood Community School District and Kids Place Childcare Champions Receive Large Grant
(Glenwood) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced new grant awards to support businesses across Iowa dedicated to expanding childcare services for their employees. The total amount awarded is $...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025
Beth Collins Settling into New Role at Prairie Rose State Park
(Harlan) Prairie Rose State Park's new park manager, Beth Collins, feels at home in her new role. As a child, Collins was always interested in natural resources and outdoor activities such as backpack...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025
Creston Police Report 2 Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people for theft and drug possession charges in separate incidents. Police arrested 38-year-old Verdell M. Warrant of Creston on Wednesday for 5th-degree Theft. O...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025
Cass County Community School Districts Partner to Launch Online Safety Program
(Cass County) The Atlantic, CAM, and Griswold School Districts are coming together to take a proactive stance in safeguarding the well-being of their students on Jan. 15-16 in grades 3-12 school assem...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025
Farm Country in the North Should Stay Drier than Normal in the Short Term
(NAFB) While a large winter storm moved through the central United States, things in the Upper Midwest stayed dry. Mace Michaels, a staff meteorologist with the Severe Studios Radio Network, says ther...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2025