Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Reynolds extends proclamation for ease of access to transportation fuels
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p...
May 28, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworms head for American livestock
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Southern states are bracing for a potential invasion of the New World screwworm that could disrupt livestock markets and raise already high meat prices. So far, the parasite ha...
May 28, 2026
Practical Farmers to hold field days on water quality and Midwest peach growing
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) will host more than 60 farmer-led field day events across the Midwest from June to November, showcasing farms of all sizes, production practices...
May 28, 2026
Red Oak Woman Arrested on Domestic Abuse Charge; Man Charged with Suspended License Offense
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested Christine Whitney McGlade, 34, of Red Oak, on Thursday in the 1700 block of 250th Street on a warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault with In...
May 28, 2026
Some Drought Reduction in the Short-Term Forecast
(NAFB) It looks like the weather forecast might be a mixed bag in late May and early June. DTN meteorologist John Baranick said there is still a concern about dry weather in rural America. "For those ...
May 28, 2026
Firefighters Respond to Garage Fire in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Marne Firemen responded to a garage fire Wednesday night. Atlantic First Assistant Fire Chief Tim Cappel says the call went out just before 10:30 p.m. near Second and Linn Stre...
May 28, 2026
New Downtown Red Oak Clinic to Combine Dental, Medical, and Urgent Care in 2027
(Red Oak) - Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) will open a new Downtown Rural Health Clinic in early 2027 after approving the acquisition of Dental Care, PC on May 27, 2026. The clinic will in...
May 28, 2026
State News: Democrats Push for Caucus Return, Surgeons Top Salary List, and Drug-Laced Lasagna Case
Iowa Democrats Make Pitch To DNC For First-In-The-Nation Caucuses (Washington, D.C.) -- Iowa Democrats are asking the Democratic National Committee to return its first-in-the-nation caucuses to Iowa. ...
May 28, 2026
Fire Causes Significant Damage to a Rural Stanton Residence
(Stanton) A fire earlier this week caused significant damage to a rural Stanton residence. Stanton Fire Chief Brayton Allen tells KSOM/KS95 News that the call went out just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday...
May 28, 2026
Atlantic School Board Tables Action on SVPA/DCI Projects
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board tabled action on the SVPA/DCI projects at Wednesday's special meeting. Voters in the Atlantic Community School District approved a General Obligation Bond measure ...
May 27, 2026
