Category Archives: Local News
OWI Arrest in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 28-year-old Skye Graysen Ver Linden, of Red Oak, Friday morning for OWI 1st Offense. Skye was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on ...
Jan 05, 2026
'Ask for help' mental health resources and stress management tips for farmers
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher r...
Jan 05, 2026
Monday's State Headlines: Two Dead in Dubuque Officer-Involved Shooting; Iowa Leaders React to Maduro Capture; Flu Cases Surge
Two Dead In Officer Involved Shooting At Dubuque Bar (Dubuque, IA) -- An investigation is underway after two people were killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Dubuque bar. Police say an officer ...
Jan 05, 2026
Cass County Fair Board Hosts Second Annual Dinner and Fundraiser on February 7
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair Board is hosting the second annual Cass County Fair Dinner Auction Fundraiser to support the future of the Cass County Fair. One year ago, the Cass County Fair Board la...
Jan 05, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Hold Organizational Meeting
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors met on Friday for their organizational meeting of the new year. District Court Judge Maggie Popp Reyes appeared to swear in the Electe...
Jan 05, 2026
More than 800 Iowa Children Await Permanent Families: Join The Impact Circle to Help
(Ames) More than 800 children across Iowa are currently waiting in the foster care system for a permanent place to call home. To meet this urgent need, Iowans for Adoption, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, lau...
Jan 05, 2026
Work release escape of Tywun Marquese Moore
(Cedar Rapids) Tywun Marquese Moore, convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree in Linn County, failed to report back to the Work Release Center as required on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Moore is a 23-year-old, 5'9",...
Jan 04, 2026
Pros and Cons of Potential Railroad Merger
(NAFB) A proposed merger could mean a big change for the U.S. railroad industry. Union Pacific is working to acquire Norfolk Southern, which would create the nation's first transcontinental railroad. ...
Jan 04, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Police arrested 29-year-old Dakota James LeRoy Petty of Red Oak at around 2:15 a.m. in the 200 block of E. Oak Street, in Red Oak for OWI, 1st offense. Officers transported Petty to the Mont...
Jan 04, 2026
Human Trafficking Documentary Showings Planned for January 21
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library, in partnership with the Family Crisis Support Network, will be hosting two free showings of a documentary about human trafficking in Iowa on Wednesday, January ...
Jan 04, 2026
