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Northeast Iowa creek has second mystery fish kill
About 40,000 fish died in Crane Creek last week, but it's unclear what killed them. (Photo courtesy of Iowa DNR) For the second time in a little more than a year, something has killed thousands of fish in a northeast Iowa creek without leaving obvious clues to identify it, according to state conservation officers.
Iowa mother, father accused of leaving 4-year-old with relatives, telling them to keep them in 'makeshift cage'
HAMBURG, Iowa — An Iowa mother and father were arrested for neglect and abandonment of a dependent person and child endangerment after a 4-year-old was found in "a mixture of both human and animal feces," according to Fremont County deputies. On Thursday, deputies found the 4-year-old inside of a...
Shenandoah couple arrested Thursday on felony Neglect/abandonment of a dependent person charges
(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope, Thursday night, two people were taken into custody on felony charges of Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, and Aggravated Misdemeanor charges of Child Endangerment. 26-year-old Dustin Carl Lee Perry, and 26-year-old Lindsey Barbara Marie Hamilton, both of Shenandoah, were being held without bond in the Fremont County Jail, pending an initial appearance before a Magistrate Judge. Additional charges are pending.
City of Council Bluffs makes changes to trash collection schedule amid high temperatures in forecast
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — With high temperatures in the forecast, Council Bluffs is changing its trash collection schedule for next week. From July 29 through Friday Aug. 2, collection routes will start at 6 a.m. Residents will need to get trash cans out early or the night before. Council...
Allbaugh resigns from Clarinda council
(Clarinda) -- One of the newer faces to Clarinda government is stepping down from the city council. Councilman Mike Allbaugh announced his resignation from the Clarinda City Council during Wednesday evening's regular meeting. One of the fresher faces on the council, Allbaugh was elected as a write-in candidate during last November's election. Due to personal changes, Allbaugh said Wednesday would be his final meeting as a council member.
Defense Department Honors Council Bluffs Fire Department
The Pentagon announces the Council Bluffs, Iowa Fire Department is selected as one of the 15 recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor for employers supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. Firefighter Anthony Wojtalewicz, a U.S. Army Reserve, nominated the Council...
Iowa Rain Totals Thursday Morning: Isolated Flash Flooding in Montrose
Montrose, IA – Thursday morning brought significant rainfall to parts of Iowa and Illinois, with Montrose recording the highest rainfall total at 3.46 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities reported a stubborn weather pattern causing slow-moving, heavy rain showers and storms over the past several days.
Southeast Warren sputters in State Semifinal
(Fort Dodge) – Southeast Warren’s quest for a state title ran into a buzzsaw Wednesday night. The seventh-seeded Warhawks could never string together anything on offense and made some untimely mistakes on defense in a 6-1 loss to Sigourney in a State Semifinal Wednesday. "It's not even remotely...
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Montgomery County Woman Faces Assault and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 35-year-old Kristin Kay Harrold of Red Oak on Wednesday on one count of Public Intoxication and one count of Simple Assault, first offense. Police transported Harrold to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on a $300.00 bond.
Supporters regroup for second Clarinda PPEL vote
(Clarinda) -- Despite the narrow rejection of a special referendum earlier this year, Clarinda school officials say major infrastructure needs remain. Earlier this month, the Clarinda School Board voted to place a second voted physical plant and equipment levy referendum on a special election ballot September 10th. Voters rejected an earlier PPEL referendum by only six votes in March. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Thursday morning, Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia says the first referendum's close defeat prompted the board to try it again.
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