Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
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
Millennials Need Money Help
A surprising new survey shows that over half of millennials are financially dependent on their parents. Experts say this is something that moms and dads cannot put off for later. Wendy Kowalik is a fi...
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2023
One Hurt in Motorcycle Crash in Creston
(Creston) A Creston man suffered injuries when he was forced to lay down his motorcycle to avoid colliding with an SUV. The Creston Police Department says the accident happened on Friday at 12:46 p.m....
Tom Robinson Jul 03, 2023







