Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Rob Sand Defends Out-of-State Chicago Fundraiser Amid Online Criticism
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand faced criticism and speculation online after holding a fundraising event in Chicago, Ill., last Wed., Aug. 26. Sand confirmed the trip to Chicago and says all candidates raise money out-of-state. He also
Audubon Police Chief Sean Staples Steps Down, Returns to Patrol Officer Role
Audubon Mayor Palle Lansman released a statement today announcing the police chief’s resignation. Audubon Chief of Police Sean Staples has resigned after approximately a year and a half in the role, becoming police chief in February of
Philip “Phil” Eason of Muscatine, IA formerly of Scranton
Philip “Phil” L. Eason, age 68, of Muscatine, IA, and formerly of Scranton, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Funeral services will be held at
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes July Officer-Involved Shooting In Greene County Was Legally Justified
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that a Jefferson police officer was legally justified in fatally shooting a teenager following a police pursuit in July. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s (DCI) inquiry found Officer Shaydon
Sheriff Pingrey Reflects On Law Enforcement Career On Last Day In Office
Today (Monday) marks the final day in office for Carroll County Sheriff Ken Pingrey, and he is reflecting on nearly four decades in law enforcement as his time in uniform winds down. Pingrey says it is somewhat
Sen. Grassley Completes 46th Annual 99-County Tour
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has completed his 46th annual tour of all 99 Iowa counties, ending the series of question-and-answer meetings last week in eastern Iowa. Since 1981, Grassley has held at least one public or
AG Bird Stresses School Safety As Students, Parents Adjust To New School Year
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans to keep safety top of mind as students and parents get back into the swing of a new school year. Classes began for most Iowa schools on Monday, Aug.
Ralston Pair Plead Not Guilty in Dirt Bike Theft; October Trials Set
The trials for a 32-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both from Ralston and charged with theft in the Second Degree, have been scheduled for October. According to an affidavit from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Shawnell
Can’t stop PCA! Cubs superstar hits 5th homer in 2-game span
Three more HRs allowed has Imanaga feeling the frustration
