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(Red Oak, IA) -- The Red Oak Police Department made two arrests Friday night into Saturday morning Friday night at 7:09 pm, police arrested 62 year old Timothy Jay Slobodnik for Theft 5th Degree which...

Montgomery County Auditor Encourages Voters to Update Voter Registration Status
(Montgomery Co) Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna and Iowa Secretary of State...
Mar 21, 2025

A Suspect Was Shot During An Arrest In Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA) A suspect was shot during an arrest on Des Moines' southside....
Mar 21, 2025

Two Weeks After Announcement, No Movement on Property Tax Bills
(Des Moines, IA) -- It's been two weeks since Iowa lawmakers announced their p...
Mar 21, 2025

Today Is National Credit Card Debt Reduction Day
(Area) It's National Credit Card Debt Reduction Day which Mark Gelbman, owner an...
Mar 21, 2025

Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation For Five Western Iowa Counties Impacted By Severe Winter Weather
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five ...
Mar 20, 2025

Oakland Man Faces Jury Trial for Fatal UTV Crash
(Oakland) A jury trial is set for May 13th for an Oakland man involved in a fata...
Mar 20, 2025

Expanded Medicaid, SNAP work requirement bill approved by Senate subcommittee
(Des Moines) Legislation setting work requirements to receive Medicaid and SNAP ...
Mar 20, 2025

Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. Dillon Lee Foot...
Mar 20, 2025

Iowa Secretary of State's audit of voter registration lists finds 277 confirmed noncitizens registered to vote
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office h...
Mar 20, 2025

Four File Papers for City of Lewis Mayor Special Election
(Lewis) Four people have filed papers to be on the City of Lewis Special Electio...
Mar 20, 2025

Nishnabotna Valley REC Power Outage Update
(Area) Nishnabotna Valley REC representatives posted on social media this mornin...
Mar 20, 2025

Food Safety Considerations During Power Outages
(Area) On Wednesday, a winter storm packing high winds knocked out power to thou...
Mar 20, 2025

House advances bill to change school nutrition standards
(Des Moines) A bill passed the Iowa House Wednesday that would require schools t...
Mar 20, 2025

Barn and Livestock Lost in Early Morning Fire in Lewis
(Lewis) A barn was destroyed and livestock were killed in a fire in Lewis this m...
Mar 20, 2025

Latest Storm Reports
(Des Moines) A winter storm sweeping through western and northern Iowa produced ...
Mar 20, 2025

Two Vehicle Crash on I80 Near The 50 Mile Marker
(Marne) Cass County Communications dispatched Cass EMS, the Atlantic, and the Ma...
Mar 20, 2025

Latest Storm Reports
(Des Moines) A winter storm sweeping through western and northern Iowa produced ...
Mar 20, 2025

Two Vehicle Crash on I80 Near The 50 Mile Marker
(Marne) Cass County Communications dispatched Cass EMS, the Atlantic, and the Ma...
Mar 20, 2025

Strategic Succession Planning in Atlantic City: Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Superintendent Position Open for Recruitment
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Administrator, John Lund, has stated that prior Cit...
Mar 20, 2025

City Council and Vision Atlantic Discuss $2.5 Million Dollar Commitment to YMCA Expansion Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council, Vision Atlantic representatives, and City ...
Mar 20, 2025

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative: Nishnabotna Valley REC Pulled off Restoration Efforts Tonight for Safety Reasons
(Le Mars) Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) is responding to extensive d...
Mar 20, 2025

Fourth Subject Arrested in Cass County Drugs and Weapons Case
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office has apprehended a fourth individual ...
Mar 19, 2025

Updated Road Conditions: 2:49 PM
Interstate 29 between Missouri Valley and Sgt. Bluff remains closed Interstate 8...
Mar 19, 2025

Updated: Blizzard Conditions Impact Iowa as Storm Moves East
(Des Moines) Blizzard conditions continue in west central, northwest, and north ...
Mar 19, 2025

Portion of Interstate 29 closed from Sergeant Bluff to Missouri Valley
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State...
Mar 19, 2025

Creston Police Arrest Two People on Multiple Drug Charges
(Creston) A Clearfield, Iowa, man and a Creston woman face numerous drug charges...
Mar 19, 2025

Cass County Master Gardeners Offer $1,000 Scholarship for Horticulture Students
(Atlantic) The Cass County, Iowa Master Gardeners (CCMG) are once again offering...
Mar 19, 2025

Support For Carbon Pipelines Eminent Domain Ban: Montgomery County Resident Provides Pipeline Update at Supervisors Meeting
(Des Moines) A House bill could ban eminent domain for carbon pipeline construct...
Mar 19, 2025

Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Voluntary Annexation After Reconsideration
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors revisited a res...
Mar 19, 2025

Blizzard Conditions Forecast for Western Central Iowa Today: Winter Weather Advisory, and High Wind Warning for Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds will produce blizzar...
Mar 19, 2025

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Warrant for Assault
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 40-year-old Adam Chandler of Red Oak on an act...
Mar 19, 2025

Iowa Cellphone Bans Possible In Classrooms, Motor Vehicles
(Des Moines) Cell phone usage could be banned in classrooms and limited in vehic...
Mar 19, 2025

Girls Gettin' Out, City-Wide Garage Sales, and Community Fun in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a weekend ...
Mar 19, 2025

Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Snow Emergency
(Pottawattamie Co) Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department is declaring ...
Mar 18, 2025

Senate votes to restrict drivers' use of handheld devices, then raises speed limits
(Des Moines) The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones...
Mar 18, 2025

Cass County 4-H 2025 Pancake Supper and Silent Auction: Another Record-Breaking Success
(Atlantic) Thanks to the unwavering support of the incredible community, the Cas...
Mar 18, 2025

Bridge Repair Completed and Job Opening Announced at Montgomery County Board Meeting
(Red Oak) Barry Byers, Assistant to the County Engineer appearing in front of th...
Mar 18, 2025

U.S. 30 bridge over the Boyer River near Dow City to close on March 31
(Dow City) A portion of U.S. 30 near Dow City in Crawford County will close for ...
Mar 18, 2025

Fishing team leader and businessman advances youth fishing in Southwest Iowa
(Atlantic) Bob Harris is the recipient of the 2024 Brass Bluegill award from the...
Mar 18, 2025

New Police Communications Tower Approved by Adair County Supervisors
(Greenfield, IA) -- It was routine business for the Adair County Supervisors on ...
Mar 18, 2025

Iowa Senate passes bill banning citizens' police review boards
(Des Moines) Iowa local governments would not be able to have citizen police rev...
Mar 18, 2025

Iowa Senate advances bill to strengthen rules against drones over farmland
(Des Moines) Iowa senators advanced a bill Monday to provide farms 40 acres or l...
Mar 18, 2025