Category Archives: Local News
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Red Oak Man Arrested on Drugs, and Weapons Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 23-year-old Jonah Lee Kirsch of Red Oak early this morning following a traffic stop in the 100 block of W. Market Street. During the stop, Officers arrested Kirsch fo...
Tom Robinson Jul 05, 2023
Updated: Atlantic, Exira, and Harlan Fire Works Postponed
(Atlantic) Due to the weather forecast, the fireworks display in Exira, Atlantic, and Harlan is postponed. The fireworks in Exira is rescheduled for Saturday, July 8. The fireworks display in Harlan w...
Tom Robinson Jul 04, 2023
One Third of Fireworks Injuries in Iowa are People Watching Others Set Them Off
(Iowa City, IA) Fireworks injuries are up 73 percent since Iowa legalized them a few years ago. A University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics research scientist says hand and finger injuries are the most...
Tom Robinson Jul 04, 2023
Some Iowa Fourth of July Celebrations Could Be Rained Out Tonight
(Des Moines) There is a chance showers and thunderstorms across southwest Iowa tonight could influence some Independence Day celebrations. Brooke Hagenhoff with the National Weather Service in Des Moi...
Tom Robinson Jul 04, 2023

Fire Fighters Respond to Garage Fire in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Authorities are asking for the public's help regarding a garage fire at 500 West Coolbaugh Street in Red Oak. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says they received the call at 1:55 this morning, ...
Tom Robinson Jul 04, 2023

Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) Two men were arrested on drug charges in Adair County. The Stuart Police Department arrested 56-year-old James Dean Johnston, of Des Moines, following a traffic stop on June 29th for Posses...
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2023
Creston Man Arrested Following a Pursuit
(Adair Co) A Creston man was arrested following a pursuit that ended in Adair County last week. The Adair County Sheriff's Office says on Monday June 26, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Union County notif...
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2023
Page County Sheriff's Report
(Page Co) The Page County Sheriff's Office reports five arrests. Jayson Daniel Hickle, 43, of Coin, was arrested June 16th for Domestic Abuse Assault. Hickle was held on no bond until seen by a judge....
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2023
How To Report Illegal Fireworks
(Des Moines, IA) -- Police departments across the state are reminding people to not call 911 to report illegal firework displays. Instead, residents should call non-emergency lines. Police are asking ...
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2023
Iowa GOP Reacts To SCOTUS Student Debt Ruling
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Republicans are cheering the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Biden's student debt relief plan. On Friday, the High Court handed down a 6-3 ruling that said the Bide...
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2023







