Category Archives: Local News
Single ATV Accident in Montgomery County Results in Death
(Red Oak, IA) -- A teen died following an ATV accident Thursday night. At 9:15 pm, the Montgomery County Communications Center received a call of an accident near the 2300 block of C Ave SW of Red Oak...
Mar 20, 2026
Secretary Naig Announces Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Grants to Expand E15 Access; Olsen Fuel Supply Awarded Grant
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved 33 ethanol infrastructure grants during its March 11 meeting, supporting p...
Mar 20, 2026
Drug and OWI Arrests Reported in Cass County
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Timothy Alan Wells, 51, of Stuart, on March 15th for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Wells was transporte...
Mar 20, 2026
Creston Teen Arrested for Eluding and Other Charges
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 18-year-old Adrian Michael Lillie, of Creston, Thursday afternoon for Failure to Appear, Interfere with Official Acts, Driving While Barred Habitual Of...
Mar 20, 2026
Polk County Deputies Investigate Attempted Abduction in Grimes Area
(Grimes) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted abduction reported in the Grimes area. Authorities say the incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. Thursday near South James Street a...
Mar 20, 2026
Iowa Headlines: Emergency Powers Bill Advances, Beloved Davenport Figure Dies, Teen Killed in Crash, Book Club Debate Erupts
Amended Bill Restricting Governor's Powers During Health Emergency Passes Senate Committee (Iowa) -- A bill restricting the governor's authority during a public health emergency is still alive for thi...
Mar 20, 2026
Iowa pipeline opponents call for Senate to stop 'horsing around' on eminent domain
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Landowners who oppose a carbon capture pipeline project in Iowa rallied outside of Gov. Kim Reynolds' office Wednesday, calling for action to restrict the use of eminent domain...
Mar 19, 2026
Atlantic Rising Seeks Volunteers for April 4 Easter Egg Hunt
(Atlantic) Atlantic Rising is looking for volunteers to help run the Atlantic Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th. Tasks include setting up the prize tables, spreading eggs, and giving away prizes,...
Mar 19, 2026
Atlantic High School Spring Play Little Women Opens This Weekend
(Atlantic) The cast is finishing rehearsals for this weekend's production of Little Women at the Atlantic High School Auditorium. Little Women is story of the four March sisters-Jo March, Meg March, B...
Mar 19, 2026
Bills stall that would set community college bachelor degrees, expand tuition grants
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Legislation to expand the degree offerings of community colleges and eligibility criteria for the Iowa Tuition Grant Program were left out of consideration Wednesday by the Iow...
Mar 19, 2026
