Category Archives: Local News
Trial for former Atlantic Chamber Director continued to February 24
(Atlantic) The trial for former Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith has been continued. The trial, originally scheduled for January 27th, has been moved to February 24th. Smith has been...
Jan 12, 2026
Orient Man Arrested on Warrant
(Adair Co.) An Orient man was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Parole. 57-year-old Jack Howard Davis was taken into custody by the Iowa Department of Corrections at the Adair County Sheriff's Of...
Jan 12, 2026
An Invitation to Meet the Local Civil Air Patrol Sunday at the Armory in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, established in 1941 at the onset of World War II. Today, CAP continues to serve through three primary Ai...
Jan 12, 2026
Creston Police Report Four Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report four arrests over the weekend, ranging from OWI, Interference with Official Acts, driving while barred, and domestic abuse assault. January 9, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. Ava Nic...
Jan 12, 2026
One Person Transported to the Hospital Following a Motorcycle Accident in Creston
(Creston) One person was transported by ground ambulance to Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston following a single-vehicle accident in Creston on Saturday. According to the Creston Police, the ...
Jan 12, 2026
Here's what Iowa ag and environmental groups want in the '26 legislative session
(Iowa Capital Dispatch, written by Cami Koons) (Des Moines) Water quality, property rights, and pesticide labeling are top issues that Iowa agriculture and environmental groups hope to see addressed i...
Jan 12, 2026
Excessive Speeding Citations Climb Across Iowa Since Pandemic
(Denison) Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy says excessive speeding violations have steadily increased since 2020. McCreedy says the COVID-19 pandemic...
Jan 12, 2026
State Headline News
Officer-Involved Shooting In West Liberty During Domestic Disturbance Investigation (West Liberty, IA) -- An officer-involved shooting in West Liberty leaves one man injured on Sunday. Police responde...
Jan 12, 2026
Des Moines Police Conduct Death Investigation After Body Discovered in East Side Creek
(Des Moines) The Des Moines Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the discovery of a deceased person on the city's east side. According to the press release, at around 11:15 ...
Jan 11, 2026
Madison County Man Dies in Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident
(Winterset) A Winterset man died when he struck a moving vehicle near Winterset on Saturday night. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 10:45 p.m. on Highway 169 and E. Madison S...
Jan 11, 2026
