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Waukee Police Say Child's Death Is Now A Homicide Case
(Waukee, IA) -- Waukee Police says they're now investigating the death of a child last week as a homicide. Crews were called to a home on NW Greenwood Place, north of Hickman Road due to an unresponsi...
Mandy Billings Sep 04, 2023

Cass County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale Set for September 9
(Atlantic) The Cass County Master Gardeners invite you to their annual Fall Plant Sale, set for Saturday morning, September 9, at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Kate Olson, Cass County ...
Mandy Billings Sep 04, 2023
Study: More Dog Owners Hesitant About Vaccines, Including Rabies
(Washington, DC) -- A new study says the majority of dog owners are skeptical of vaccines, including the rabies shot. Published in the medical journal Vaccine, it finds that 53-percent of dog owners h...
Mandy Billings Sep 04, 2023

University Of Iowa Health Assessment Shows Increase Of Dangerous Habits
(Iowa City, IA) -- A University of Iowa health assessment shows an increase in alcohol and energy drink consumption among students, and increased use of nicotine products. Numbers were recorded from b...
Mandy Billings Sep 03, 2023
Iowa State Patrol Demonstrating Camaro Involved in Deadly Crash
(Denison) The Iowa State Patrol wrapped up a speed demo this past month at the Iowa State Fair and plans to continue the demonstration at area schools. In early July, an 18-year-old male driver and tw...
Tom Robinson Sep 03, 2023

Atlantic Booster Club Sponsorships Up Dramatically
(Atlantic) The general sponsorships for the Atlantic Booster Club are up 1300 percent from last year. Booster Club President Brian Wagner and Coach Dan Vargason developed a program to reach out to com...
Tom Robinson Sep 03, 2023

Two-Vehicle Accident in Creston
(Creston) A 15-year-old driver is cited in a two-vehicle accident in Creston. Police say the accident happened on Sunday, August 27, at 7:15 p.m. at Highway 34 and Sumner Avenue. The 15-year-old male ...
Tom Robinson Sep 02, 2023

Red Oak Police Report One Arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 21-year-old Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hemiller of Villisca on Friday at the intersection of Highway 34 and Highway 48. Police transported Hemiller to the Montgomery County Ja...
Tom Robinson Sep 02, 2023
Council Bluffs Crash Lands Two People in the Hospital
(Council Bluffs) Two people were taken to the hospital following an accident in Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs Police says at 8:51 p.m., a hit-and-run accident happened near the South Expressway and 3...
Tom Robinson Sep 02, 2023
Reminder: Bash at the Ballfields Tonight
(Atlantic) The Bash at the Ballfields kicks off at the Atlantic Little League Complex at 5:00 tonight. There will be a beer garden, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artist, bags game...
Mandy Billings Sep 02, 2023







