Jim Caufield
WOODWARD, Iowa -- A distressed man shot himself with a .22 caliber pistol about 5:45 p.m. after engaging law enforcement in a standoff for about one hour, according to public safety radio traffic.
Dallas County EMS is treating the victim...
WOODWARD, Iowa -- Law enforcement is in a standoff with an armed man at this hour at 307 E. Second St. in Woodward, according to public safety radio traffic.
Nearby roadways have been closed, and motorists are advised to avoid...
The Perry Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to revise the COVID-19 quarantine rules for staff and students that appear in the district’s Return to Learn (R2L) plan.
Instead of 10 days in quarantine, infected individuals may...
The Maddie Cakes ovens had hardly cooled at 1014 Second St. before a new banner was hanging in the window, announcing the imminent arrival of the Lazy Goose.
Passersby may take a gander at the banner, which promises boba tea,...
ADEL, Iowa -- After more than 10 years of serving soups and sandwiches on the south side of the courthouse square, Brick Street Books and Cafe has closed its store at 803 Main St.
The cafe opened in 2011 as...
A midnight house fire in Woodward was extinguished Wednesday before destroying the structure.
No injuries were reported, and the occupants escaped unharmed.
The incident was reported shortly after midnight Wednesday at 302 W. Fourth St. The 48-year-old house is owned by...
The American Legion Sixth District authorities, on behalf of Perry's local legionnaires, have offered to donate to the city of Perry the American Legion Post 85 hall at 1324 First Ave.
The Perry City Council will consider the offer at...
Two vehicles collided in the westbound lanes of Iowa Highway 141 just east of Willis Avenue Friday morning, slowing traffic in the fast-falling snow.
Two people were transported to Dallas County Hospital with injuries.
The incident occurred about 5:30 a.m. and...
Two Illinois men were arrested on drug charges early Tuesday while traveling eastbound on the interstate.
Curtis J. Simpson, 33, of 3026 Stafford Dr., Markham, Illinois, was charged with controlled substance violation and failure to affix drug stamp.
Devonte C. Hatter,...
An Ankeny man was arrested on child molestation charges Tuesday in connection with a May 2019 incident in Urbandale.
Eric Jonas Hunemuller, 39, of 1110 S.E. Belmont Dr., Ankeny, was charged with lascivious acts with a child, indecent contact with...
