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Gov. Reynolds Signs Finals Bills Into Law Ahead Of June 3 Deadline
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds signs the final bills from the 2023 Legislative Session into law. One of the more than 60 latest laws requires Iowans to be in-person for the state's caucuses. Anoth...
Tom Robinson Jun 02, 2023

DNR's Free Fishing Weekend Today through Sunday
(Lewis) Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license this weekend on June 2, 3, and 4 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations r...
Tom Robinson Jun 02, 2023
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Show Increasing Dryness Across the State
(Des Moines) According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released this morning, there is an increase in dryness across Iowa. Jeff Zogg with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says the most si...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2023
Audubon County in a Burn Ban
(Audubon Co) Audubon County Emergency Management says due to current water and drought conditions, the four Fire Chiefs have made a decision to place Audubon County in a burn ban until further notice....
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2023
Fremont County Sheriff's Report
(Fremont Co) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report for the month of May. Kimberly Mae Fugate, 43, of Shenandoah, was arrested May 27th for two counts of Possession of a Cont...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2023
Shelby County Sheriff's Report
(Shelby Co) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office released their arrest report for the month of May. Most recently, two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on East Street in She...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2023

Audubon County Board of Supervisors Discuss Mid-American Energy Powerline Installation Project
(Audubon) Mid-American Energy is changing its plan for a power line installation project in Audubon County. Audubon County Supervisor Chairman Doug Sorensen says the county issued them a permit to rep...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2023

Atlantic Police Arrest Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released their arrest report from May 3rd through May 22nd. Larry Garner, 57, of Atlantic, was arrested May 3rd for Disorderly Conduct. Nate Tanner, 25, of At...
Mandy Billings Jun 01, 2023
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests on Wednesday. Police arrested 47-year-old Mandi Lea Stowers of Creston at 105 E. Adams Street for violating her probation and failure to appear. Authorities...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2023

Thousands Apply For Iowa's Educational Savings Accounts On Day One
(Des Moines, IA) -- There's a big demand for Iowa's new Educational Savings Accounts. The accounts are to help pay for a private school education. The Iowa Department of Education opened up applicatio...
Tom Robinson Jun 01, 2023







