Author Archives: Western Iowa Today

Teri Lynn Silence, 47, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home. Teri was born to Vernon and Leanne (Marxen) Silence of Atlantic on November 14, 1975, in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew u...

With a more than successful team last season, Riverside is looking to come and compete at the top of their game. Last year, the Bulldogs went 33-6 overall and won the Class 1A Regional Championship ga...

(Des Moines, IA) - Canadian wildfire smoke is fouling the air for sensitive groups in Iowa early this week. Those who are unusually sensitive to it are advised to reduce outdoor activity for at least ...

(Naples, Italy) - While the Big Ten is changing back home, the Hawkeys are staying focused with their eyes on the prize even if that prize is in a different country. The women's basketball team is cur...

Paul A. Peterson, age 83, of Atlantic, IA, formerly of Radcliffe, IA, passed away at his home in Atlantic on Monday, August 7, 2023. Paul was born May 7, 1940, in Iowa Falls, IA, to the parents of Cla...

Brenda Lee Dollen, daughter of Bertram and Mamie (Simonson) Dickason, was born on May 1, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was baptized at the First Christian Church in Council bluffs, grew up around ...

(Audubon, IA) - Volleyball is just a set and a spike away, and coach Brandi Gruhn is more than ready for an exciting start to this upcoming season. As she was out last season due to maternity leave, s...

Lawna Lee Brumley, the son of Lonnie L. and Georgia (Nicks) Brumley, was born March 2, 1932, in Falcon, MO. Lee died August 5, 2023, at his home in Carson, IA, at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 3 ...

Curtis M. Andersen made his arrival on October 21, 1961, with a head so full of hair he was born needing a haircut! He went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born to Darrel and...

Sandra "Sandy" J. Fairbairn, age 79, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., wi...