Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Iowa Senate Proposal Eliminates State Income Tax
(Des Moines, IA) -- The state income tax would be eliminated under a proposal in the Iowa Senate. The tax is set to drop to 3-point-9 percent in 2026 under a bill passed by GOP lawmakers last year. A ...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2023

Charges filed in death of Newborn Baby
(Norwalk) Charges have been filed in the death of a newborn baby. On March 8th, the Norwalk Police Department was contacted with concerns for the safety of a child in Norwalk. With the assistance of t...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2023
Des Moines establishments prepare for tournament influx
(Des Moines, IA) -- Tip-off for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Des Moines is now only days away. Local bars and restaurants are preparing for a lot of out of town guests. T...
Western Iowa Today Mar 13, 2023
Iowa Releases Comprehensive Drought Plan
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa has a new drought plan. Tim Hall, with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said the plan includes a monthly update on drought conditions, ranging from normal to emergenc...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) A Greenfield man was charged with OWI 2nd Offense, Driving under Suspension, and Carrying Weapon While Intoxicated. The Greenfield Police Department cited 34-year-old Shaun David Shelley on...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023

Audubon man arrested for Eluding and other charges
(Audubon) An Audubon man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Eluding and other charges. The Audubon County Sheriff's Office, with assistance of the Iowa State Patrol, Audubon Police Department, Ca...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023

Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 54-year-old Lisa Ann Hoffman on Saturday on a Union County Warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charges of Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense ...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023
Grassley, Ernst Urge Clarification On FAFSA Act
(Undated) -- Two Iowa lawmakers are calling for clarification on the FAFSA Simplification Act. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are among a bipartisan group of lawmakers sending a letter to the ...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023
Pottawattamie County Conservation Announces Next Phase of Railroad Highway Trail
(Pottawattamie Co) Pottawattamie County Conservation is announcing the next phase of Railroad Highway Trail. Seen as a vital key to add more recreation to the area and eventually connect multiple citi...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023
Iowa DNR urges property owners to keep up fight against Oak Wilt
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa property owners are being urged to get their oak tree trimming done soon if they want to help in the ongoing battle against widespread Iowa Oak Wilt. As spring approaches, Iow...
Mandy Billings Mar 13, 2023







