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Wednesday Iowa Headlines: Fraud Probe Sent to Prosecutors, UI Committee Resignations and Lake Macbride Tragedy
Wednesday Iowa Headlines: Fraud Probe Sent to Prosecutors, UI Committee Resignations and Lake Macbride Tragedy
Black County Sheriff Sends Fraud Investigation Report To Prosecutors (Des Moines, IA) -- The results of a fraud investigation against a candidate for Lieutenant Governor are being turned over to pro...
Lenox Man Arrested After Four-Hour Standoff in Creston
Lenox Man Arrested After Four-Hour Standoff in Creston
(Creston) A Lenox man wanted on multiple felony warrants in Polk County was taken into custody Tuesday following a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Creston. According to the Creston Police D...
Snowfox Discovery to Update Audubon County Supervisors on Hydrogen Exploration Project
Snowfox Discovery to Update Audubon County Supervisors on Hydrogen Exploration Project
(Audubon) Representatives from Snowfox Discovery are scheduled to provide an update on the hydrogen exploration project in Audubon County during the September 29 Audubon County Board of Supervisors me...
Iowa Moving Ahead With Vape Product Registry
Iowa Moving Ahead With Vape Product Registry
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is moving ahead with registration of vape products following an injunction being lifted. House File 2677 is a state law that requires stores selling nicotine and vape products...
Red Oak Council Approves Overhead Transmission Line
Red Oak Council Approves Overhead Transmission Line
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council approved MidAmerican Energy's plan to replace...


Atlantic City Council Approves Fireworks Permit for Atlantic's Homecoming Football Game on Friday
Atlantic City Council Approves Fireworks Permit for Atlantic's Homecoming Football Game on Friday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Monday approved a permit for fireworks d...
Minden Officials Provide Update on Tornado Recovery
Minden Officials Provide Update on Tornado Recovery
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an up...
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve Hiring Candidate for a One-Year Trial Auditor's Office Position
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve Hiring Candidate for a One-Year Trial Auditor's Office Position
(Red Oak) Last June, Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna approached the County ...
Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in September
Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in September
(Iowa) Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born September 8 is now in the c...


Nebraska Man Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit Through Two Counties
Nebraska Man Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit Through Two Counties
(Red Oak) A Nebraska man is in custody following a pursuit through two counties ...
Meeting the Mental Crisis Head-on
Meeting the Mental Crisis Head-on
(NAFB News Service) September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awar...


Harvest Ahead of Normal: However, Wet Weather Continues to Plague Parts of the Cornbelt
Harvest Ahead of Normal: However, Wet Weather Continues to Plague Parts of the Cornbelt
(Washington D.C) The nation's corn and soybean harvest is ahead of average, acco...
Binge Drinking Tops Nation, Job Gains, Missing Teen Found Safe, and Murder Charge
Binge Drinking Tops Nation, Job Gains, Missing Teen Found Safe, and Murder Charge
New Report Ranks Iowa First for Binge Drinking (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa has the ...
Adair County Arrest Report
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co.) Two arrests and one citation were reported in Adair County over the ...
Page County Sheriff's Report from September 9-17
Page County Sheriff's Report from September 9-17
(Page Co.) The Page County Sheriff's Office released its arrest report for Septe...
Railroad Crossings in Carroll Closed Due to Railcar Fire
Railroad Crossings in Carroll Closed Due to Railcar Fire
(Carroll) The Carroll Police Department says due to a railcar fire, most of the ...
Diesel Costs Impact Iowan Motorists, Farmers, and Truckers
Diesel Costs Impact Iowan Motorists, Farmers, and Truckers
(Des Moines, IA) -- Rising diesel prices set records over the weekend in Iowa....
General Election Reminders
General Election Reminders
(Area) The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd. Important dates to no...
Soybean Industry Watches Proposed Rail Consolidation
Soybean Industry Watches Proposed Rail Consolidation
(NAFB) Railroads play a critical role in moving U.S. soybeans from farms to dome...
Montgomery County Supervisor to Discuss the hiring recommendation for the Part-Time Budget, Finance, and HR Clerk position
Montgomery County Supervisor to Discuss the hiring recommendation for the Part-Time Budget, Finance, and HR Clerk position
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly t...
Rain Totals
Rain Totals
Anita-.25 Atlantic-.14 Bridgewater.-.70 Creston.-.04 Earlham.-.12 Earling.-.09 E...
Produce in the Park's Season Finale features Pumpkins, Who Nu Band, Four Food Trucks
Produce in the Park's Season Finale features Pumpkins, Who Nu Band, Four Food Trucks
(Atlantic, Iowa) On Thursday, September 24, Produce in the Park is celebrating ...
State News: Oskaloosa Homecoming Dance in Jeopardy, 300 New Jobs Planned and Iowa City Historical Society Ordered to Remain Open
State News: Oskaloosa Homecoming Dance in Jeopardy, 300 New Jobs Planned and Iowa City Historical Society Ordered to Remain Open
Oskaloosa Community School District May Cancel Homecoming Dance (Oskaloosa, IA) ...
Council Bluffs Man Arrested After Two-Hour Standoff
Council Bluffs Man Arrested After Two-Hour Standoff
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man is in custody following a brief standoff o...
Two People Hurt in Head-on Collision
Two People Hurt in Head-on Collision
(Boone) Two people suffered injuries in a head-on collision late Saturday night ...


State News: Infant Death Investigation, Epstein Files Exhibit, Hospital Milestone, Hit-and-Run Arrest and River Bandits Championship
State News: Infant Death Investigation, Epstein Files Exhibit, Hospital Milestone, Hit-and-Run Arrest and River Bandits Championship
Police Outline Next Steps After Deceased Infant Found At Central Iowa Daycare (P...
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Contributed $753 Million to Iowa Economy
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Contributed $753 Million to Iowa Economy
(Atlantic, IA) -- A new report finds Iowa's Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company ...
Atlantic Mayor Commends City Employees, Announces Halloween Events
Atlantic Mayor Commends City Employees, Announces Halloween Events
(Atlantic) At the close of each Atlantic City Council meeting, Mayor Rob Clausen...
Atlantic Overtime Policy Change Raises Concerns From Wastewater Plant Operator
Atlantic Overtime Policy Change Raises Concerns From Wastewater Plant Operator
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved Resolution #51-26, amending the ci...
Updated: Flood Watch Extended Through Thursday Morning: Wet and Rainy Pattern to Continue through the Weekend
Updated: Flood Watch Extended Through Thursday Morning: Wet and Rainy Pattern to Continue through the Weekend
(Area) The rainy storm pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, with so...
Tour de Parks 2026 Offers Guided Bike Tour of Atlantic
Tour de Parks 2026 Offers Guided Bike Tour of Atlantic
(Atlantic) An event highlighting trails and bike-ability of the City of Atlantic...
Guthrie County Seeks Lead Role in New Regional Public Health District
Guthrie County Seeks Lead Role in New Regional Public Health District
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The State of Iowa is reorganizing its health and human s...
Guthrie County Road Closure
Guthrie County Road Closure
(Guthrie Center) The Guthrie County Secondary Roads Department announced on Wedn...
Can the Grid Keep Up With Data Centers?
Can the Grid Keep Up With Data Centers?
(NAFB News Service) More data centers are bringing new challenges for utilities ...
Grow Another Row to Host Harvest & Preserve Event in Atlantic
Grow Another Row to Host Harvest & Preserve Event in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Cass County Grow Another Row Committee is inviting community mem...
MidAmerican Energy Provides Update on Adair County Projects
MidAmerican Energy Provides Update on Adair County Projects
(Adair Co.) Mitch Steffes, construction manager with MidAmerican Energy, provide...
Water Service Notice for Marne Customers
Water Service Notice for Marne Customers
(Marne) Atlantic Municipal Utilities says they are aware of a water main leak af...
Harlan City Council Sets Hearing Date on Amended and Restated Urban Revitalization Plan
Harlan City Council Sets Hearing Date on Amended and Restated Urban Revitalization Plan
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved items related to the Amended and Resta...
Area Rain Totals
Area Rain Totals
Area rain totals as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 16 Downtown Atlantic - .40...
AHS Prepares for Homecoming Week
AHS Prepares for Homecoming Week
(Atlantic) Atlantic High School is preparing for their homecoming week.The festi...
Breakfast Before School Is Important
Breakfast Before School Is Important
(Cleveland, OH) -- A health expert is emphasizing the importance of children ha...
Catfish Stocking Continues in Southwest Iowa Lakes
Catfish Stocking Continues in Southwest Iowa Lakes
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen s...
Canada Offered a Unique EU Membership
Canada Offered a Unique EU Membership
(NAFB News Service) In France, the President of the European Commission declared...
Youth Deer Hunting Season
Youth Deer Hunting Season
(Lewis) - Iowa's youth deer hunting season started on Saturday, September 19. Io...
Updated: Guthrie County Crash Claims One Life
Updated: Guthrie County Crash Claims One Life
(Guthrie County) A Bayard, Iowa, man died in a two-vehicle crash in Guthrie Coun...
Fatal Accident in Guthrie County
Fatal Accident in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle acc...
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several communities, residents urged to stay safe and follow cleanup guidelines
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several communities, residents urged to stay safe and follow cleanup guidelines
(Des Moines) Heavy rainfall in several areas across the state has led to floodin...
IEDA Approves $2.18 Million in Tax Credits for Woodbine Manufacturing
IEDA Approves $2.18 Million in Tax Credits for Woodbine Manufacturing
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved tax cre...
Vance Campaigns In Iowa
Vance Campaigns In Iowa
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- Vice President JD Vance is in Iowa to campaign for Repub...
Early Voting Starts October 14th in Iowa
Early Voting Starts October 14th in Iowa
(Undated) -- Iowans will have a chance to vote early in this year's elections ...
Harlan City Council Approves Bid for Cyclone Tennis Courts project
Harlan City Council Approves Bid for Cyclone Tennis Courts project
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved a bid for the Cyclone Tennis Courts pr...
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate OakPoint Wealth Management
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate OakPoint Wealth Management
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated OakPoint...
Iowa Crime Victims Advocates Join Forces
Iowa Crime Victims Advocates Join Forces
(Des Moines, IA) -- Two advocacy groups for Iowa crime victims have joined force...
Updated: Flood Warnings Continue Across Southwest Iowa
Updated: Flood Warnings Continue Across Southwest Iowa
(Area) Flood warnings remain in effect this morning for parts of southwest Iowa ...
Wednesday State Headlines: Infant Death, New Des Moines Superintendent, Wind and Solar Ordinances, Cooking Oil Theft, Workforce Training Grants
Wednesday State Headlines: Infant Death, New Des Moines Superintendent, Wind and Solar Ordinances, Cooking Oil Theft, Workforce Training Grants
Perry Police Investigating Deceased Infant Found At Daycare (Perry, IA) -- A d...
Apple Harvest Season Underway In Iowa
Apple Harvest Season Underway In Iowa
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa is in the middle of an apple harvest. The season started e...
Guthrie County Conservation Prepares for Campground Closures
Guthrie County Conservation Prepares for Campground Closures
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- At Tuesday's Guthrie County Supervisors meeting, Conserv...
Council Bluffs Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Man
Council Bluffs Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Man
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department is requesting the public's...
Pottawattamie County Proclaims September 15 Voter Registration Day
Pottawattamie County Proclaims September 15 Voter Registration Day
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a procl...
Secretary Naig Announces Water Quality Investments to Protect Six Lakes; Three in Southwest Iowa
Secretary Naig Announces Water Quality Investments to Protect Six Lakes; Three in Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says more than $405,000 in ...
Cass County Supervisors Approve Several Items, Including N28 Overlay
Cass County Supervisors Approve Several Items, Including N28 Overlay
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved an overlay project on N...
Weather Related Cancellations/Postponements for Tuesday September 15th
Weather Related Cancellations/Postponements for Tuesday September 15th
The Bill Owen Brauts and Burgers scheduled for today at Albert the Bull Park has...
Strong Storms Bring High Winds, Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southwest Iowa
Strong Storms Bring High Winds, Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southwest Iowa
(Area) Strong thunderstorms rolled through the area on Monday evening and into t...
Rain Totals
Rain Totals
Adair-4.3 inches in the last 24 hours Anita-3.7 (24 hours) Atlantic-3.13 (24 hou...
State News: Des Moines Approves $11.5M Cuts, Inflation Rises, Former Police Chief Pleads Guilty
State News: Des Moines Approves $11.5M Cuts, Inflation Rises, Former Police Chief Pleads Guilty
Des Moines City Council Approves $11.5M in Budget Cuts for Fiscal Year 2028 (Des...
Flash Flood Warning for Northern Adair, Northern Cass, Southern Audubon and Southern Guthrie counties
Flash Flood Warning for Northern Adair, Northern Cass, Southern Audubon and Southern Guthrie counties
(Southwest Iowa) A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. today for ...
Southwest and West Central Iowa Under Tornado Watch
Southwest and West Central Iowa Under Tornado Watch
(Des Moines) Southwest and west-central Iowa is under a tornado watch as atmosph...


State News: Perry Mother Charged in Infant Death, Unemployment Steady, Wells Fargo Announces More Layoffs
State News: Perry Mother Charged in Infant Death, Unemployment Steady, Wells Fargo Announces More Layoffs
Charges Filed Against Mother In Death Of Newborn Infant In Perry (Perry, IA) -- ...
Share a Letter, Make a Connection: RSVP Seeking Pen Pals
Share a Letter, Make a Connection: RSVP Seeking Pen Pals
(Atlantic) Volunteer Iowa's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is see...
Iowa Sees Less Drought
Iowa Sees Less Drought
(Des Moines) Drought conditions continue to improve across Iowa following recent...
Two OWI Arrests Reported in Cass County
Two OWI Arrests Reported in Cass County
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports two Operating While Intoxica...
Influenza Vaccines Available October 1st
Influenza Vaccines Available October 1st
(Atlantic) Cass Health will begin administering seasonal vaccines for influenza ...
Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports Jury Verdict, Multiple Arrests
Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports Jury Verdict, Multiple Arrests
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Sheriff's Office reports a jury trial was held Sept...
Adams County Road Closure
Adams County Road Closure
(Adams County) The Adams County Secondary Roads Department announced on Wednesda...
Skin Cancer Foundation Highlights Risk For Farmers
Skin Cancer Foundation Highlights Risk For Farmers
(Undated) -- It's National Farm Safety and Health Week and the Skin Cancer Foun...
Harlan Council Approves Hazard Mitigation Plan and SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Harlan Council Approves Hazard Mitigation Plan and SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved the Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan durin...
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from su...
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate Minor Detailing
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate Minor Detailing
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated Minor De...
GasBuddy: Fuel Prices Will Likely Keep Climbing
GasBuddy: Fuel Prices Will Likely Keep Climbing
(NAFB News Service) Diesel fuel is at an all-time high of more than six dollars ...
Rain Totals
Rain Totals
Anita-.20 Atlantic-.05 Audubon-1.30 Stanton-.48
Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Southwest Iowa
Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) A flood warning remains in effect through 9:45 a.m. CDT this mornin...


Four OWI Arrests in Glenwood
Four OWI Arrests in Glenwood
(Glenwood) Four people were arrested for Operating While Intoxicated in Glenwood...
Iowa Establishes Restitution Fund From Meta Settlement
Iowa Establishes Restitution Fund From Meta Settlement
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa will help combat harm done to kids on Facebook and In...
Restitution Hearing Held for Former Atlantic Chamber Director Bailey Smith
Restitution Hearing Held for Former Atlantic Chamber Director Bailey Smith
(Atlantic) A restitution hearing was held this morning for former Atlantic Area ...
Arson and Attempted Murder Charges Headline Adair County Arrest Report
Arson and Attempted Murder Charges Headline Adair County Arrest Report
(Greenfield) The Adair County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests from Septemb...
USDA Rural Development Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Support Tornado Disaster Recovery in Iowa
USDA Rural Development Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Support Tornado Disaster Recovery in Iowa
(Des Moines, Iowa) USDA Rural Development is awarding more than $2.8 million in ...
Stormy Forecast to Last Through Mid-Week: More Storms Forecast Late This Week into the Weekend
Stormy Forecast to Last Through Mid-Week: More Storms Forecast Late This Week into the Weekend
(Des Moines) We are kicking things off this week with a wet weather pattern, wit...
Cass County Landfill Warns Of Growing Lithium Battery Fire Risk
Cass County Landfill Warns Of Growing Lithium Battery Fire Risk
(Cass County) Lithium battery fires are becoming a growing concern in the solid ...
Sunday Rain Totals
Sunday Rain Totals
Adair-.43 Anita-1.25 Avoca-.50 Atlantic-1.0 (Studios in downtown Atlantic) Bridg...
State News: Des Moines Budget Cuts, New Governor's Chief of Staff, Animal Rescue and Alcohol Harm Study
State News: Des Moines Budget Cuts, New Governor's Chief of Staff, Animal Rescue and Alcohol Harm Study
Des Moines City Council To Vote Today On Budget Changes Including $11.5M In Cuts...
Iowa State Parks Seek Volunteers for September 26 Volunteer Day
Iowa State Parks Seek Volunteers for September 26 Volunteer Day
(Des Moines) Several Iowa state parks will host volunteer events on September 26...
Sept. 17 Produce in the Park brings old-fashion fun with Grandma Hobbies
Sept. 17 Produce in the Park brings old-fashion fun with Grandma Hobbies
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is celebrating all things "old-timey" o...
Flood Watch Issued for Portions of Iowa Through Tuesday Morning
Flood Watch Issued for Portions of Iowa Through Tuesday Morning
(Des Moines) A Flood Watch will be in effect beginning at 7 a.m. Monday and con...
Work release resident Davis Jr. fails to return in Waterloo
Work release resident Davis Jr. fails to return in Waterloo
(Waterloo) The Iowa Department of Corrections says Troy Davis Jr. failed to retu...
Polk County Stabbing Incident Under Investigation
Polk County Stabbing Incident Under Investigation
(Polk County) Polk County Deputies are investigating a reported stabbing in the ...