Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Prescott 24 Bridge Closed for Maintenance
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Engineer's Office says the Prescott 24 bridge located on 210th Street west of Quince Avenue has closed for maintenance. The closure is expected to last six to eight weeks.
Mandy Billings Jan 28, 2026

Cass Health CEO Brett Altman Announces Retirement Following Decade of Growth
(Atlantic) After a decade of transformative leadership that elevated Cass Health into a nationally recognized regional healthcare hub, Chief Executive Officer Brett Altman has announced his retirement...
Mandy Billings Jan 28, 2026

Iowa governor hopefuls discuss education, health care at Moms for Liberty debate
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Republican candidates vying for the top spot in state government gave their plans to transform education on all levels for Iowa students during a gubernatorial debate Tuesday e...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jan 28, 2026

Pottawattamie Supervisors Move to Close Open Meetings Complaint
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors authorized signing the Iowa Public Information Board resolution. County Attorney Matt Wilber said this relates to the open meetings co...
Mandy Billings Jan 28, 2026

Adair County Supervisors Approve Dispatcher Pay Raise and FY27 Wages
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a request from County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater to increase the wages for dispatchers due to turnover and to remain competitive with other coun...
Mandy Billings Jan 28, 2026

Pottawattamie County Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud
(Des Moines) A Council Bluffs woman was taken into custody following an investigation for insurance fraud. According to the press release, 53-year-old Shannon Marie Doty, of Council Bluffs, was arrest...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2026

Creston Man in Custody on Probation Violation Charge
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 35-year-old Alex Richard Cunningham, of Creston, on Tuesday for Violation of Probation. Cunningham was taken to Union County Jail, where he was held without bond pend...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2026

Red Oak Police Arrest 2 Juveniles and One Adult on Drug Charges
(Red Oak) Two juveniles and one adult face multiple drug charges in Montgomery County. Red Oak Police arrested two juveniles on the following charges: *Possession of a controlled substance 1st offense...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2026

Wednesday's State Headlines
Store Manager Hit By Vehicle During Bomgaars Robbery (Sioux City, IA) -- Police say a man suffered a skull fracture as a result of a Sioux City robbery. The store manager of Bomgaars allegedly chased ...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2026

Police Arrest 2 People on Disorderly Conduct and Child Endangerment Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police took two people into custody on Tuesday following an incident in the 1600 block of E. Summit Street. Police arrested 29-year-old Tylea Lynn Barnes and 26-year-old Jeffrey Arno...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2026







