Texas teen allegedly threatens to kill Waukee man
News Desk A Texas teenager was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening to kill a Waukee man in the home. Carous Davis, 19, of 3801 E. Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, Texas, was charged…
Oskaloosa reports 1 scam for week ending July 25, 2026
Oskaloosa had one scam report for the week ending July 25, 2026, the Better Business Bureau reported. The city had the same number of reports as the prior week. One…
Iowa City Farmers Market ending five dollar token program
Hunter 08/02/26 The Iowa City Farmer’s Market announced they will be ending its $5 market token program this fall. KCRG TV reports the decision was made after a review of…
Hope House resident who escaped facility arrested
Hunter 08/02/26 A Hope House resident who failed to return to the facility was arrested last week. According to the Department of Correctional Services, 40-year-old Joshua Hines signed out to…
Johnson County parolees arrested for theft in Linn County
Hunter 08/02/26 Two Johnson County parolees were arrested last month after committing thefts in Linn County. The incidents involved 37-year-old Austin Guthmiller, who was on parole for two counts of…
Class action lawsuit against Iowa ignition lock maker paused for six months
Hunter 08/02/26 A lawsuit against an Iowa manufacturer of vehicle ignition lock devices for people with OWI convictions has been paused while the company investigates a cyber-attack. Iowa Capitol Dispatch…
Cedar Rapids man arrested after possessing a firearm at preschool
Hunter 08/01/26 A Cedar Rapids man was arrested after allegedly carrying a gun while at a downtown preschool. Police say 42-year-old Ryan Johnson was arrested at KinderCare preschool. During a…
Judge makes ruling on Libertarian candidates’ spot on November ballot
Hunter 08/02/26 A Polk County Judge has ruled on the status of two Libertarian candidates who had appealed previous decisions to keep them off the November ballots. The Des Moines…
Iowa man stranded in Canada for over a year suing US Government
Hunter 08/02/26 An Iowa man is suing the US government because he has been stranded in Canada for over a year on visa-related issues. Iowa Capitol Dispatch reports Pakastani national…
Iowa City murder suspect pleads not guilty
Lang 8/2/26 An Iowa City murder suspect has entered a not guilty plea. 20-year-old Denario Mobley is charged with shooting 38-year-old Christine Blount behind a South Lucas Street apartment building…
Cedar Rapids man charged after allegedly stabbing victim multiple times
Hunter 08/02/26 A Cedar Rapids man was arrested early Saturday after allegedly stabbing a victim multiple times. The Gazette reports police found 34-year-old Gavin Miller shoeless and with blood on…
Advocate for yourself with your doctors to optimize care
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment wishing you had asked one more question? It’s easy to forget or skip over your concerns when so much is packed into short…
JOAN “Joanie” ROURICK, 70, of Atlantic – Svcs. Pending
JOAN “Joanie” ROURICK, 70, of Atlantic, died, Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Services for JOANIE ROURICK are pending with Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic. Condolenences may be…
Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, Sat., Aug. 1st, 2026
Today: Mostly sunny & windy, with a high near 81. Winds N @ 15 to 30 mph.Tonight: Mostly clear & breezy, with a low around 60. N winds 10-20 becoming…
Red Oak woman arrested late Friday night
(Red Oak, IA) – A woman from Red Oak was arrested late Friday night following a traffic stop. Authorities say 40-year-old Jessica Louise Abraham was taken into custody at around…