Author Archives: Western Iowa Today

Dale Nelson Sloth, the son of Jens C. and Christina M. (Nelson) Sloth, was born February 2, 1926, at his parents' home near Viola Center, Iowa and died February 26, 2024, at the Friendship Home in Aud...

(Harlan, IA)- From assistant coach of the Cyclones to head coach before the 2023-24 season for Adam Bendorf, as the former BYU wrestler helped four wrestlers reach the state tournament. Jesse Jens, Sp...

Check out all the high school girl's state basketball scores down below for Classes 5A and 3A. All scores will be updated as they are reported. Class 5A #1 Johnston 60, #8 West Des Moines Valley 31 #4...

(Avoca, IA) - AHSTW wrestling went through some tough tests this season and rose to the challenge. The Vikings featured Kayden Baxter who advanced his way to a sixth-place finish for the Vikings. Whil...

Suzanne Renee Lees, age 60, of Walnut, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by family after her courageous battle with breast cancer. Suzanne was ...

With a hard-fought season for all the girl's basketball teams in the Rolling Valley Conference, the conference released the All-Conference selections for the 2023-24 season. Listed below are the first...

Cheryl Lamb, 62, of rural Diagonal passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home. Private family services will be held in Ohio. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professi...

Listed below are all the local IGCA All-District teams for the girls and teams in the southwest Iowa region. They are listed below by class and region with the athlete and school listed. At the bottom...

Connie Jensen, age 85, of Anita, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at Cass Community Health Care Center in Atlantic, IA after a short illness. She was born on May 24, 1938, to Harold and Hallie (Dement) ...

Edward "Ed" Daniels, age 81, of Atlantic, IA, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Per Ed's wishes, a cremation is to take place at the Schmidt Family Funeral Ho...