Underwood News

Lightning first came into DeAnn Fritsch's life in 2008, when the stray mixed-breed cat showed up on the Neola, Iowa, woman's porch.

Freezing drizzle overnight and blowing snow this morning made it easy to spot co-workers who don't have garages at home.

UNDERWOOD, Iowa -- Medics with the Underwood Fire and Rescue Department were called to the vicinity of Mahogany Road and 240th Street west of Underwood about 9 a.m. today after a report of an electrocution.

The 32-year-old Cedar Rapids businessman is running for the Republican nomination for governor despite never holding public office and competing against several more experienced candidates, likely including a four-term governor.

The "Eagles of Honor Project" of Pottawattamie County will pass the halfway mark Saturday.

Two men who allegedly stole water from an Underwood fire hydrant for a water slide have been charged with theft and public intoxication.

Underwood, Ia. - Two men who allegedly stole water from an Underwood fire hydrant for a water slide have been charged with theft and public intoxication.

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY - Three people are taken to the hospital, one by helicopter, after a two vehicle crash Tuesday night.

ATLANTIC, Iowa - Two men face theft and public intoxication charges after allegedly stealing water from a fire hydrant for an outdoor water game.

A Nebraska man and a man from Neola face theft and public intoxication charges after allegedly stealing water from a fire hydrant for an outdoor water game.

The Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter will be operated by a new entity starting Monday.

Nurturing young leaders was the aim of two recent camp sessions in the region. Over the past 20 years, the Academy for the Development of Student Potential has worked with more than 1,700 eighth-graders through the Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy.