Local News: Norwalk, IA 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Norwalk News Editors

Norwalk Info

Norwalk, Iowa is located in Warren County. Zip codes in Norwalk, IA include 50211. The median home price in Norwalk is $225,000. More Norwalk information.

Local Charities in Norwalk, IA

News Widget

Display the Norwalk news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Norwalk News

Local news for Norwalk, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday May 8 | The Gazette

CasinoClash 13 - Warren County says no dice

On Tuesday, Warren County voters flatly rejected a gambling referendum, with 60 percent voting no.

Comment?

Wednesday May 8 | KWQC-TV Davenport

Casino opponents say officials misread public

Leaders of the effort to oppose a $145 million casino and events center in Norwalk say the overwhelming defeat of the proposal shows some officials misread public sentiment.

Comment?

Tue May 07, 2013

WHO-AM Des Moines

Record turnout in Warren County election

Voters in Warren County turned an overwhelming "thumbs down" on a proposal to put a gambling casino on the outskirts of Norwalk.

Comment?

WHO-TV Des Moines

Morning Buzz: Vote, Free and PCC

Warren County goes tot he polls for a special election on the future of a casino in Norwalk.

Comment?

Mon May 06, 2013

WHO-TV Des Moines

Early Voting: Warren County Casino Vote

The Warren County Auditor's Office has been a popular place to be Monday, as residents vote early on a proposal to build a casino near Norwalk.

Comment?

Fri May 03, 2013

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Casino company bankrolling Warren County campaign

The West Des Moines-based casino company that wants to operate a casino in Norwalk has contributed more than $260,000 to the Warren County gambling campaign.

Comment?

Thu May 02, 2013

WOI

Iowa Woman Accused of Lying About Having Cancer

The Story County Sheriff's Office says 37-year-old Heidi Denio, of Iowa Falls, told people she was suffering from terminal cancer.

Comment?

The Times-Delphic

New top dog on campus

The Most Beautiful Bulldog Contest brings joy to the Drake University campus simply because students love interacting with bulldogs.

Comment?

The Des Moines Register

Hundreds vote early on gaming in Warren

Warren County voters have turned out in record numbers to cast ballots in Tuesday's referendum on whether to allow gaming in the county, Traci VanderLinden, the county auditor, said.

Comment?

Wed May 01, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Norwalk wins Winterset, Carlisle invitationals

The Norwalk girls' track team won a pair of meets last week: the Winterset Invitational on April 22 and the Carlisle Girls Invitational on Thursday.

Comment?

Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Norwalk schools neutral on casino

The Norwalk School Board unanimously passed a resolution of "non-support for the building of a casino within the school district." The resolution came after nearly three hours of discussion and debate amongst school board members.

Comment?

The Des Moines Register

Bridge damage causes detour for I-35 in Warren County

Drivers could face a detour on northbound Interstate Highway 35 in Warren County for more than a month while crews repair an overpass that was damaged by a piece of construction equipment Monday.

Comment?

Mon Apr 29, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Gaming proposal in Warren County opposed by Family Leader

The Family Leader, a social conservative activist group, is raising money to oppose a proposal on whether to allow gaming in Warren County, a measure voters to go the polls about on May 7. Greg Baker, Family Leader's political director, said the group has gotten multiple requests from Warren County residents asking for assistance in defeating the ... (more)

Comment?

Fri Apr 26, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Norwalk casino debate gets uglier online

Tension caused by an upcoming gambling vote is increasing in Warren County, along with the number of signs in yards, the distribution of fliers and accusations from residents trying to make their points.

Comment?

Wed Apr 24, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Drug bust at in-home daycare; Norwalk man arrested

A Norwalk man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of house where his mother ran an in-home daycare.

Comment?

The Des Moines Register

Fire, EMS hearing next week

A public hearing is scheduled for next week to discuss the possible future realignment of fire and emergency medical service for the Greenfield Plaza area.

Comment?

Tue Apr 23, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Casino project pros outweigh cons

I'm not surprised at the range of emotions on the proposed casino for Warren County.

Comment?

The Des Moines Register

Fire damages garages, couch

Firefighters responded to the call at the Windflower Park Apartments, 901 E. 17th St., at 4:06 p.m. The first crews on the scene reported heavy fire on the exterior of a large row of detached garages, Norwalk Fire Capt.

Comment?

Mon Apr 22, 2013

The Capital-Journal

Pup named Huckleberry crowned 'Beautiful Bulldog'

Huckleberry competed for the title in 2010, only to walk away empty-pawed. That changed this year, when he strutted down a blue runway at Drake University in Des Moines dressed in a beige suit as the main character from the movie "Forrest Gump." Huckleberry sits on the throne after being crowned the winner of the 34th annual Drake Relays Beautiful ... (more)

Comment?

Thu Apr 18, 2013

The Des Moines Register

We'll listen to Norwalk voters on casino, 3 on council say

Three Norwalk City Council members told residents Thursday that they would likely back or oppose a proposed casino in the city based on what city voters decide next month.

Comment?