Sheriff Identifies Southeast Lowa Man Found Dead Inside Burning SUV

Sheriff Identifies Southeast Lowa Man Found Dead Inside Burning SUV

A tragic event unfolded late Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, when a man was found dead inside his burning SUV. The Henry County Sheriff’s Department, led by Sheriff Richard McNamee, has released the identity of the deceased. Aaron William Ballalatak, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, has been identified as the individual involved in this fatal … Read more

Teen Driver Dies In Rollover Crash Near Kalona, Lowa

Teen Driver Dies In Rollover Crash Near Kalona, Lowa

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash occurred on Highway 1, approximately four miles south of Kalona, Iowa. The victim, Alaina McNurlen, an 18-year-old resident of Keota, Iowa, was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from her vehicle.​ Crash Details According to the Iowa State Patrol, … Read more