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Adams County Sheriff's Office Arrests Des Moines Man for Sexual Exploitation, Grooming and Enticing a Minor
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested 45-year-old Craig Lee Christianson, of Des Moines, on Thursday on charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Enticing a Minor, and Grooming. Chri...
Jan 23, 2026
Iowa Ends 2025 with Higher Labor Force Participation, 32,400 More Workers
(Des Moines) Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5 percent in December, unchanged from November but slightly higher than 3.3 percent one year ago, according to new workforce ...
Jan 23, 2026
State Auditor Rob Sand Announces 2026 PIE Award Winners
(Des Moines) State Auditor Rob Sand announced the 2026 winners of the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program, designed to help Iowa communities slash waste and save tax dollars by sharing c...
Jan 23, 2026
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 27-year-old Steven Eugene Stow on Thursday for Willful Injury. Stow was taken to the Union County Jail. Bail in the amount of $10,000 cash or surety wa...
Jan 23, 2026
71st Annual John J. Harris Tournament Begins Tonight; Coverage on KSOM and KS 95
(Corning, IA) -- Southwest Valley High School will host the 71st annual John J. Harris Boys Wrestling Tournament tonight, coverage on KSOM and KS 95. 27 teams will be competing on four different mats ...
Jan 23, 2026
Woodbine Principal Receives Milken Educator Award
(Woodbine) Woodbine Elementary School Principal Jill Ridder has been named a recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, earning national recognition and a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize. Rid...
Jan 23, 2026
From Tiny Homes to Custom Builds: Camblin Hills Project Moves Forward
(Atlantic) The landscape at the Camblin Hills Housing Development Project continues to take shape. Construction crews have made significant progress since the start of January on the 142-unit developm...
Jan 23, 2026
State Headlines: Avian Flu Emergency Declared, Lawmakers Advance Key Bills, Teen Faces Murder Charge
Gov. Reynolds announces disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kossuth County (Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Kossuth County effective...
Jan 23, 2026
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, January 23 Boys Wrestling John J. Harris Wrestling Tournament @ Corning: Atlantic, AC/GC, Bedford, CAM, Centerville, Central Decatur, Clarinda, Clarke, Creston, Denison-Schleswig, Earlham, Eas...
Jan 23, 2026
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Precinct Caucus Locations
(Des Moines) The Iowa Democratic Party shared locations of the 2026 in-person precinct caucuses. The in-person caucuses will take place on February 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. The current list of caucus locatio...
Jan 23, 2026
