Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Montgomery County Board April 14th Meeting Canceled Due to Office Closures for Training
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Supervisor Chairperson Charla Schmid approved canceling the April 14th regular Board meeting, due to the closing of the Treasurer's and Auditor's Office for training. Montg...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2026

Iowa News Highlights: Crackdown on Distracted Driving, and Mobile Alcohol Testing
Iowa State Patrol Deploys Mobile Alcohol Testing Truck (Iowa) -- Iowa State Patrol Troopers will deploy their Mobile Breath Alcohol Testing truck over the next few months. After full training sessions...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2026

Southwest Iowa Road Conditions Partially, to Mostly Covered with Snow and Ice
(Area) Drivers commuting to work in southwest Iowa this morning may want to leave a little earlier than usual. A fresh blanket of snow is occurring in many areas of the region, causing tough travel co...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2026

Winter Weather Advisory for Portions of Southwest Iowa
(Area) A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1:00 p.m. today for Audubon, Guthrie, Cass, Adair, Adams, Union, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Mills, and Montgomery counties The National Weathe...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2026

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Violating No-contact Order/Contempt
(Villisca) A Montgomery County woman is in custody on charges of violating a no-contact order and contempt. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year-old Christine Whitney McGlade of Vil...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2026

Panora Man Charged After Des Moines Garage Fire Causes Significant Damage
(Des Moines) A man from Panora is facing charges after a garage fire in the morning hours on March 31. Authorities say 22-year-old Preston Virden started a fire by igniting a box inside a garage at a ...
Tom Robinson Apr 06, 2026

SWIPCO Awarded $1.4 Million for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
(Atlantic) SWIPCO has been awarded another $1.4 Million grant for lead-based paint hazard reduction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program assists property owners with...
Mandy Billings Apr 06, 2026

Charges Filed Following Amber Alert Activation
(Waterloo) On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Waterloo Police Department requested that the State of Iowa issue an Amber Alert for a missing 12-year-old child from Waterloo. Within approximately one hour, ...
Tom Robinson Apr 06, 2026

Reminder: Vision Atlantic to Host Public Open House Showcasing New Homes
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic invites the community to a public open house on Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., offering a first look at several newly completed homes and short-term rental units. ...
Mandy Billings Apr 06, 2026

Healthy Cass County to Host Free "Make It OK" Mental Health Training
(Cass County) Healthy Cass County will host a free "Make It OK" mental health training on Monday, April 13 at 12:00 PM at the Cass County Community Center. This training is provided by the Iowa Health...
Tom Robinson Apr 06, 2026







