Mediapolis News

06/17/2026

Over 600 in DMC without power. Do you have power where you are?

06/16/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE-PLEASE SHARE
An additional outdoor warning siren test will be conducted today, June 16, at 2 PM in Des Moines County, as a part of our ongoing efforts to identify and resolve issues affecting the siren system. Emergency Management recognizes that the frequency of recent testing may be contributing to siren fatigue, and we appreciate your continued patience and understanding. While repeated tests can be disruptive, they remain a necessary part of troubleshooting the challenges we have been experiencing.

06/15/2026

The Dogcast will be broadcasting both tonight's BB game vs. WMU and SB game vs. Bettendorf.

WELCOME TO THE DOGCAST! LIVE BROADCASTS OF MEDIAPOLIS SPORTS

06/15/2026

UPDATE- OWNER & KITTY HAVE BEEN REUNITED! Thanks Facebook nation! Is this cute kitty yours? Found on Main Street in Mediapolis and is currently being held at Green's Pluming & Heating.

06/15/2026

It's your last day to register to become a Des Moines County Fair Queen. Contact Andrea Reif. You could make the court just like this 1984 group of candidates.

06/13/2026

Intro to the 1970 New London vs. Mediapolis football game.

06/11/2026

We've received compliments on our annual Progress Issue. Make sure and grab a copy and check out all of what our area businesses have to offer! Thank you to all the businesses who made this issue possible. I feel so fortunate to own a paper in a community that supports its local paper. -Danny

06/10/2026

We asked area businesses to send in pics of their four-legged fur babies for this week's annual Progress issue. On racks Wednesday morning.

06/09/2026

Dogcast update-We will be broadcasting tonight's rivalry match-up softball game between the Mediapolis girls and WB/ND. We will go live at 6:45 at www.thedogcast.com

06/09/2026

After missing two crucial free-throws, Caitlin Clark says she knew she had to hit the game winning shot.

Caitlin Clark hit the winning three as time expired, to bring the I...