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Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Firefighters Association, Incorporated has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a new side-by-side UTV equipped for grass and brush fire response, citing a sharp i...
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, Unleash Council Bluffs and Visit Omaha announced the 2026 OMA Tourism Award winners. Mark Eckman, Executive Director of the Council Blu...
Cass County Supervisors Mark National Law Day of Action
Cass County Supervisors Mark National Law Day of Action
(Cass Co.) The Iowa State Bar Association is joining legal professionals across the country for the 2026 National Law Day of Action, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Attorney ...
Trailer Detaches from Pickup, Damages Building Door in Guthrie Center
Trailer Detaches from Pickup, Damages Building Door in Guthrie Center
(Guthrie Center) A detached trailer caused property damage Friday evening in Guthrie Center after coming loose from a pickup truck. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office, the incident occur...
Cass County Supervisors Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Cass County Supervisors Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation this morni...


Guthrie County Supervisors Approve Bridge Projects
Guthrie County Supervisors Approve Bridge Projects
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors approved two bri...
Important Dates and Voting Information for Upcoming Primary & General Elections
Important Dates and Voting Information for Upcoming Primary & General Elections
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office has released important information ...
Multiple Arrests in Adair County: Felony Charges, Drug Possession, and Sex Offender Violation
Multiple Arrests in Adair County: Felony Charges, Drug Possession, and Sex Offender Violation
(Greenfield) A Fontanelle man is being held in the Adair County Jail on a $500,...
Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average Pace
Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average Pace
(Washington) Corn and soybean planting are both running ahead of average pace n...


Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
(Article written by Iowa Capital Dispatch Writer Ashley Murray) (Washington D.C...
Smith Trial Continued To July
Smith Trial Continued To July
(Atlantic) The trial for former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Director Baile...


Cass Health to Host Second Annual Men's Health Event June 28
Cass Health to Host Second Annual Men's Health Event June 28
(Atlantic) Cass Health is hosting "Breaking Par: A Men's Health Event"...
Work release resident Alex Wright fails to return in Davenport
Work release resident Alex Wright fails to return in Davenport
(Davenport) The Iowa Department of Corrections says 31-year-old Alex Ethan Wrigh...
Mills County Sheriff's Office Reports Four Arrests
Mills County Sheriff's Office Reports Four Arrests
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports Tiffany Michelle Darling, ...
Bridge Replacement Work on Iowa 48 in Red Oak Begins May 11
Bridge Replacement Work on Iowa 48 in Red Oak Begins May 11
(Red Oak) Beginning on Monday, May 11, until approximately November 25, weather ...
Iowa House, Senate reach agreement on property tax bill as 2026 session ends
Iowa House, Senate reach agreement on property tax bill as 2026 session ends
(Iowa Capital Dispatch Story written by Robin Opsahl) (Des Moines) Iowa Republic...
Atlantic City Council to Review and Act on a Seasonal Wastewater Internship Grant Application
Atlantic City Council to Review and Act on a Seasonal Wastewater Internship Grant Application
(Atlantic) Setting the Seasonal Wastewater Wage for 2026 is one of several items...
Three People Hurt in Car/Motorcycle Crash in Polk County
Three People Hurt in Car/Motorcycle Crash in Polk County
(Bondurant) The Iowa State Patrol investigated a car versus motorcycle accident ...
DNR Stocking Walleye in Viking Lake
DNR Stocking Walleye in Viking Lake
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says 90,000 Walleye Fry will be...
State News: School Board Assault Charge, Tax Voting, Teacher Pay, Upcoming Triathlon Nationals, and RAGBRAI's Historic Ride
State News: School Board Assault Charge, Tax Voting, Teacher Pay, Upcoming Triathlon Nationals, and RAGBRAI's Historic Ride
North Polk School Board Member Faces Assault Charge (Polk County, IA) -- A Nor...
Man Wanted in Nebraska Arrested in Montgomery County
Man Wanted in Nebraska Arrested in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) A Nebraska man is in custody in Montgomery County. Late Saturday night...
Montgomery County Crash Injures Three People
Montgomery County Crash Injures Three People
(Red Oak) Three people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Montgomery...
2026 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Now Open
2026 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Now Open
(Des Moines) The 2026 Robert D. Blue Scholarship presented by the Iowa Centennia...
Anglers: Walleye are Biting Near the Lennon Dam in Guthrie Center
Anglers: Walleye are Biting Near the Lennon Dam in Guthrie Center
(Lewis) DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen reports Walleye are biting below t...
CDC Reports Highest Rate Of Tick Bite ER Visits Since 2017
CDC Reports Highest Rate Of Tick Bite ER Visits Since 2017
(Atlanta, GA) -- Tick bites are on the rise in the U.S. The CDC reports seeing...


State News: Low Drug Abuse Rates, Aldi's Healthier Choices, and the Closure of Summerset Winery
State News: Low Drug Abuse Rates, Aldi's Healthier Choices, and the Closure of Summerset Winery
Nebraska And Iowa Among States With Smallest Drug Problem (Undated) -- A new s...
Benavidez discusses Row Crop Outlook
Benavidez discusses Row Crop Outlook
(Washington, D.C) Justin Benavidez, USDA Chief Economist, appearing on Farm Broa...
Cattle Cycle Signals Possible Herd Rebuild, USDA Economist Says
Cattle Cycle Signals Possible Herd Rebuild, USDA Economist Says
(Washington, D.C.) USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez discussed the potential...
USDA Meteorologist Releasing Short Term and Long-Term Weather Forecast
USDA Meteorologist Releasing Short Term and Long-Term Weather Forecast
(Washington, D.C.) USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey told farm broadcast reporters ...
DCI Investigates Homicide in Carter Lake
DCI Investigates Homicide in Carter Lake
(Carter Lake) Authorities in Nebraska and Iowa link an Assault Investigation in ...
Free Mental Health Awareness Event in Atlantic May 13th
Free Mental Health Awareness Event in Atlantic May 13th
(Atlantic) An event aimed at promoting mental wellness and connecting residents ...
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week as f...
Adair County Officials Discuss Future of Public Health Under State's Shared Responsibility Model
Adair County Officials Discuss Future of Public Health Under State's Shared Responsibility Model
(Adair Co.) Catherine Hillestad, CEO of Adair County Health System and Public He...
Atlantic High School Leadership Class Promotes Positivity Through Video
Atlantic High School Leadership Class Promotes Positivity Through Video
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School leadership class made a video about positivi...
Pottawattamie County Declares May as Meth Prevention Month
Pottawattamie County Declares May as Meth Prevention Month
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors proclaimed May...
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve FY27 Five Year Construction Plan
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve FY27 Five Year Construction Plan
(Montgomery Co.) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved ...
Trump Administration Releases Plan to Lower Fertilizer Prices
Trump Administration Releases Plan to Lower Fertilizer Prices
(Washington D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appearing at a pr...
Iowa Headlines: DMPS Audit Reveals Conflict, Food Bank Faces Fuel Spike, Fugitive Sentenced, Fair Entertainment Announced
Iowa Headlines: DMPS Audit Reveals Conflict, Food Bank Faces Fuel Spike, Fugitive Sentenced, Fair Entertainment Announced
DMPS Re-Audit Flags Conflict, Questionable Spending (Des Moines, IA) -- A re-a...
Two Red Oak Residents Face Charges in Separate Incidents
Two Red Oak Residents Face Charges in Separate Incidents
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports that 41-year-old Randon...
Anglers: Walleye are Biting Near the Lennon Dam in Guthrie Center
Anglers: Walleye are Biting Near the Lennon Dam in Guthrie Center
(Lewis) DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen reports Walleye are biting below t...
CDC Reports Highest Rate Of Tick Bite ER Visits Since 2017
CDC Reports Highest Rate Of Tick Bite ER Visits Since 2017
(Atlanta, GA) -- Tick bites are on the rise in the U.S. The CDC reports seeing...
Connections Area Agency on Aging Senior Farmer's Market Voucher Distribution
Connections Area Agency on Aging Senior Farmer's Market Voucher Distribution
(Council Bluffs) Farmers Market vouchers are available to seniors who meet incom...
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit the Nishna Valley Family YMCA
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit the Nishna Valley Family YMCA
(Atlantic) Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit the Nishna Valley Family YMCA...
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service   
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service   
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly atâ€...
Temporary Closure of P28/Wagon Road in Guthrie County
Temporary Closure of P28/Wagon Road in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Engineer's Office says a short stretch of Count...
One Person Transported To The Hospital Following Red Oak Accident
One Person Transported To The Hospital Following Red Oak Accident
(Red Oak) One person was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle acc...
Fatal Accident in Jackson County
Fatal Accident in Jackson County
(Jackson Co.) One person died following a single-vehicle accident in Jackson Cou...
Clarinda Police Department Reports Sexual Abuse Arrest
Clarinda Police Department Reports Sexual Abuse Arrest
(Clarinda) The Clarinda Police Department arrested Jody Lee Lisk, age 42, of Cla...
Update on Carter Lake Homicide Investigation
Update on Carter Lake Homicide Investigation
(Carter Lake) A 63-year-old Omaha man found dead in a Carter Lake hotel room has...
Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces 'farm to faucet' water quality package
Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces 'farm to faucet' water quality package
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a water quality funding...
Updated: Rescue Crews Called to Semi vs Pickup Accident in Atlantic
Updated: Rescue Crews Called to Semi vs Pickup Accident in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Rescue crews were called to a two-vehicle accident at Highway 83 and ...
Camp Invention Returns to Atlantic
Camp Invention Returns to Atlantic
(Atlantic) A one-of-a-kind STEM camp, Camp Invention, is coming back to Atlantic...
Little Sioux Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
Little Sioux Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
(Council Bluffs) A Little Sioux man was sentenced on April 21st to 50 years in f...
Corn Planting Ahead of Last Year, and Five-Year Average: Wheat Conditions are a Concern
Corn Planting Ahead of Last Year, and Five-Year Average: Wheat Conditions are a Concern
(USDA) U.S. farmers are making rapid progress with spring planting, as both corn...
Return of Duty-Free Access for U.S. Beef in the U.K.
Return of Duty-Free Access for U.S. Beef in the U.K.
(Washington D.C.) For the first time in five years, duty-free shipments of U.S. ...
USDA Pushes "One Farmer, One File" Initiative to Modernize Farm Data Systems
USDA Pushes "One Farmer, One File" Initiative to Modernize Farm Data Systems
(Washington D.C.) The "One Farmer, One File" initiative is a major mod...
Montgomery County Supervisors Continue Discussion on EMS Essential Services
Montgomery County Supervisors Continue Discussion on EMS Essential Services
(Montgomery Co.) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held another discuss...
Dr. Paul Brooke Named Iowa Poet Laureate for 2026-2028
Dr. Paul Brooke Named Iowa Poet Laureate for 2026-2028
(Des Moines) Dr. Paul Brooke has been named the Iowa Poet Laureate by Governor K...
Southwest Valley School Board Selects Interim Superintendent
Southwest Valley School Board Selects Interim Superintendent
(Corning/Villisca) The Southwest Valley School Board has selected Mr. Tim Hood a...
Guthrie County Supervisors Consider Budget Amendment & Engineering Five Year Plan
Guthrie County Supervisors Consider Budget Amendment & Engineering Five Year Plan
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Supervisors are planning on adding a ...
Corning Man Arrested on Theft Charges; Clarinda Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Corning Man Arrested on Theft Charges; Clarinda Man Arrested on Drug Charges
(Adams Co.) A Corning man was arrested on Theft charges. The Adams County Sherif...
Iowa Senate sends SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin to governor
Iowa Senate sends SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin to governor
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds' "Make Ameri...
Five Iowa dog breeders listed among this year's 'Horrible Hundred' puppy mills
Five Iowa dog breeders listed among this year's 'Horrible Hundred' puppy mills
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An animal-welfare organization has released its annual, ...
Fatal Semi vs SUV Accident in Kossuth County
Fatal Semi vs SUV Accident in Kossuth County
(Kossuth Co.) One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle...
After being fired from four hospitals, nurse was hired by Shenandoah hospital
After being fired from four hospitals, nurse was hired by Shenandoah hospital
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A nurse who landed a job at Iowa's Shenandoah Medical Ce...
Red Oak Man Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine
Red Oak Man Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine
(Montgomery Co.) A Red Oak man was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine 2n...
State Headlines: Road Projects Ramp Up, Charges Dropped for Former Anamosa Teacher, Vance Visit Delayed
State Headlines: Road Projects Ramp Up, Charges Dropped for Former Anamosa Teacher, Vance Visit Delayed
More Than 100 IDOT Construction Projects Planned This Summer, Safety Priority (D...


CAM Elementary S.T.E.M. Program Receives Grant from Schildberg Construction Company for Modernization and Growth
CAM Elementary S.T.E.M. Program Receives Grant from Schildberg Construction Company for Modernization and Growth
(Massena) Schildberg Construction Company recently presented the CAM Elementary ...
Cass Health Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Promotes More Good Days, Together
Cass Health Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Promotes More Good Days, Together
(Atlantic) Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions program is proud to recognize Me...
Walnut Splash Pad to Remain Closed This Summer; Fire Department Will Not Be Filling Private Pools
Walnut Splash Pad to Remain Closed This Summer; Fire Department Will Not Be Filling Private Pools
(Walnut) The City of Walnut has announced that its splash pad will remain closed...
SHARE Iowa Announces 2026 "Do-Gooder of the Year" Award Winner: Alicia Alvarez
SHARE Iowa Announces 2026 "Do-Gooder of the Year" Award Winner: Alicia Alvarez
(Council Bluffs) SHARE Iowa honored a southwest Iowa High School student, recogn...
Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Frost Advisory for all of Iow...
State News: School Threats, Farming Accidents, Critical Injuries, Legislative Changes, and Bird Migration
State News: School Threats, Farming Accidents, Critical Injuries, Legislative Changes, and Bird Migration
Teen Accused Of Threatening Violence Against Central IA High School Arrested (Ne...
Cass County Arrests Report: Three Individuals Booked on Assault, Warrant, and Drug Charges
Cass County Arrests Report: Three Individuals Booked on Assault, Warrant, and Drug Charges
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Angela Jean C...
Sunnyside Pool Announces Opening Weekend, May 5 Deadline for Discount Passes
Sunnyside Pool Announces Opening Weekend, May 5 Deadline for Discount Passes
(Atlantic) Sunnyside Pool is gearing up for an exciting 2026 summer season and w...
Farm Bill Passes U.S. House
Farm Bill Passes U.S. House
(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and ...
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 3-9 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 3-9 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed...
Fatal Motorcycle vs Sprayer Accident in Shelby County
Fatal Motorcycle vs Sprayer Accident in Shelby County
(Shelby Co.) A Harlan man died Wednesday evening following a motorcycle versus s...
Grow Another Row Stands Reopen May 1 Across Cass County
Grow Another Row Stands Reopen May 1 Across Cass County
(Cass Co) With the arrival of spring, the Grow Another Row initiative is excited...
Iowa DOC selects Aaron Sharr as new warden in Clarinda
Iowa DOC selects Aaron Sharr as new warden in Clarinda
(Clarinda) The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) has announced the appointme...
Extreme Weather Hits U.S. Early in 2026 with Drought, Flooding, and Tornado Surge
Extreme Weather Hits U.S. Early in 2026 with Drought, Flooding, and Tornado Surge
(Washington, D.C.) In the first quarter of 2026, there have already been several...


U.S. House of Representatives Expected to Vote on the Farm Bill this Week
U.S. House of Representatives Expected to Vote on the Farm Bill this Week
(Washington D.C.) This week marks a significant moment for the U.S. House of Rep...
Villisca Resident Arrested For Trafficking Stolen Weapons
Villisca Resident Arrested For Trafficking Stolen Weapons
(Montgomery County) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on Monday afternoo...
Five Arrested on Warrants in Adair County
Five Arrested on Warrants in Adair County
(Adair Co.) Five people were arrested on warrants in Adair County. Minna Elisabe...
Water Main Break and Pressure Issues Addressed in Atlantic and Marne
Water Main Break and Pressure Issues Addressed in Atlantic and Marne
(Atlantic) Atlantic Municipal Utilities responded to a water main break at 6th a...
Public Notice: Montgomery County Supervisors May Attend Courthouse Elevator Ribbon Cutting Tuesday
Public Notice: Montgomery County Supervisors May Attend Courthouse Elevator Ribbon Cutting Tuesday
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors may be attending the Elevat...
Multiple Arrests Reported by Mills County Sheriff's Office Over Four-Day Span
Multiple Arrests Reported by Mills County Sheriff's Office Over Four-Day Span
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reported a series of arrests betwe...
Area Rain Totals
Area Rain Totals
Lewis .25 Treynor .89 Corning .89 Stanton .40 Greenfield 1.0 Bridgewater .70 Mas...
Risk Of Severe Storms In Eastern Iowa Today
Risk Of Severe Storms In Eastern Iowa Today
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service says southeastern will have an enhan...
Nunn Discusses Farm Bill, Trade, and National Security with Iowa Leaders
Nunn Discusses Farm Bill, Trade, and National Security with Iowa Leaders
(Des Moines) At the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn gath...
Trump: Suspect in press dinner shooting created a 'manifesto' for attack
Trump: Suspect in press dinner shooting created a 'manifesto' for attack
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The alleged shooter at Saturday night's White House Corr...
Here's why Iowans say they volunteer to test lakes, rivers for nitrates
Here's why Iowans say they volunteer to test lakes, rivers for nitrates
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) On a Wednesday in April, after heavy rainfall, Paul Carl...
State Headlines: Iowa City Boosts Ped Mall Security, Des Moines Shootings Turn Deadly, AI Timeline Emerges
State Headlines: Iowa City Boosts Ped Mall Security, Des Moines Shootings Turn Deadly, AI Timeline Emerges
Security Has Increased On The IC Ped Mall Following A Shooting On April 19 (Iowa...
Rain Totals
Rain Totals
Atlantic-.10 Avoca-.21 Clarinda-.03 Corning.13 Glenwood.32 Harlan-.11 Stanton-.1...
Updated: Severe Weather Threat Looms for Iowa: Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes Expected
Updated: Severe Weather Threat Looms for Iowa: Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes Expected
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says thunderstorm chance...