Author Archives: Western Iowa Today

Ardith Jean (Mertes) Harris passed away peacefully in her home on December 28, 2022. She was born May 7, 1941, to Frederick Henry Mertes and Viola Arlene (Petri) Mertes in rural Adair, Iowa. She atten...

(Audubon) After 12 years as member of the Audubon County Board of Supervisors, Gary VanAernam is retiring. VanAernam's final meeting was on Tuesday morning. Supervisor's Chairman Doug Sorensen says, "...

(Scranton) The Justin Robbins family was announced as the winner of the Iowa Cattleman's Association Outstanding Commercial Producer Since taking part in the Iowa Cattlemen's Leadership Program in 201...

(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports eight arrests over the last week and a half. 32-year-old Joshua Beedle, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on Christmas Day for OWI 2nd Offense. 29-yea...

(Guthrie Center) Things are going well for the ACGC girls basketball team this season. Coach Brad Baudler's team is off to a 5-3 start to the year. "As a team we've been pretty excited and positive ab...

Gladys Marie (Rose) Hansen was born to Christoph H. and Louise (Meyers) Rose on July 24, 1931, on their farm in Arcadia, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Arcadia, Iowa. Sh...

(Audubon) The Audubon boys wrestling team is back in the room preparing for the next stretch of the season. Coach Tyler Christensen has been pleased with the progression of his young team. "I've been ...

(Audubon) Audubon County's compensation board met this week. Supervisor's Chairman Doug Sorensen says last year they came up with a formula to apply. "It's basically an average of all the counties aro...

(Anita) CAM's ability to take care of the basketball has been a big strength for the team this season, according to coach Joe Wollum. The Cougars are 6-2 at the break with losses to Woodbine and Exira...

Ray Erickson, 53, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, December 26, 2022, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Ray is survived by his wife, Vicki. A Celebration of Life Memorial service w...