Category Archives: Local News
Creston Fire Department Rescues Employee Trapped in Elevator at Innovative Industries
(Creston) The Creston Fire Department responded to a call Friday morning to assist an employee who became trapped in an elevator at Innovative Industries. Firefighters were dispatched at 8:01 a.m. to ...
Jan 16, 2026
Gov. Reynolds issues proclamation for ease of access to fuel for heating during winter months
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for the transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and rema...
Jan 16, 2026
Creston Man Arrested on FTA Charge
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports the arrest of 37-year-old Tyler James Hicks, of Creston, on Thursday. Officers arrested Hicks at 302 N. Pine Street on a charge of failure to appear. Au...
Jan 16, 2026
Clarinda Man Faces Sentencing for Felony Assault Charge
(Clarinda) Online court records indicate a Clarinda man arrested in November on a felony charge of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, causing bodily injury, is scheduled to be sentenced Janua...
Jan 16, 2026
District #18 State Representative Tom Moore reports on the 1st Week of the 91st General Assembly
(Des Moines) Tom Moore, District #18 representative reported this week on the 2nd Session of the 91st General Assembly that convened on Monday January 12th, 2026. Moore says the first week often remai...
Jan 16, 2026
State Headlines
Former Des Moines Schools Superintendent Expected To Take Plea Deal (Des Moines, IA) -- Filings show the former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent will enter a plea deal in his federal case. Ian...
Jan 16, 2026
Updated: Winter Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) Snow showers and snow squalls are expected today, with possible impacts to both the morning and evening commutes. Narrow bands of intense snow squalls may produce near-blizzard conditions...
Jan 16, 2026
Gov. Reynolds introduces bill to modernize Iowa veterans' benefits system
(Des Moines) Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to improve the existing statewide system for delivering benefits to veterans. Iowa is home to nearly 17...
Jan 15, 2026
Distinguished Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Matt Weresh Retiring; Cass Health Announces New Orthopedic Providers
(Atlantic) Cass Health Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Matt Weresh, a distinguished physician with more than 30 years of service in Iowa, announced his retirement effective May 2026. Dr. Weresh will complete h...
Jan 15, 2026
Update: Atlantic Woman Involved in Oakland Accident has passed away
(Oakland) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to KSOM/KS95 News that an Atlantic woman involved in a two-vehicle accident in Oakland on Tuesday morning has passed away. The acciden...
Jan 15, 2026
