Author Archives: Western Iowa Today
Local Businesswoman Hosts Unique Open House
(Sponsored) One of the things that makes Western Iowa a special place, is the entrepreneurial spirit that many have. A great example is Michelle from Lewis. 4 years ago, she created the Dirt Road Cand...
Aug 03, 2022
Kevin Brown takes over Exira-EHK cross country program
(Elk Horn) Exira-EHK has had a change in their cross country coaching staff. Coaches Terry Weisenborn and Kevin Brown will switch hats on the staff this year. Brown explains, "The past few years coach...
Aug 03, 2022
Central Missouri's Connor McKee (CAM) showing improvement on the track
(Warensburg, MO) Times keep coming down for CAM alum Connor McKee. The Central Missouri hurdler turned in a solid freshman season for the Mules. Among the positives for McKee in his first season compe...
Aug 02, 2022
Rainfall deficit climbs in July, particularly for Southwest Iowa and Atlantic
(Area) The state of Iowa's average rainfall for the month of July was an inch less than the typical figure. Locally the deficit was even larger. Southwest Iowa's average rainfall was 2.5" which is nea...
Aug 02, 2022
All-State Baseball Teams from IAbaseball.com
(State) IAbaseball.com released their All-State teams on Monday. Area players are listed below. The complete teams can be found HERE Class 1A First Team Catcher Colby Rich, CAM First Base Joe Kauffman...
Aug 02, 2022
AHSTW grad Joel Sampson transferring to Simpson for next step in baseball journey
(Avoca) After two years at Southwestern Community College in Creston, former AHSTW baseball player Joel Sampson will continue his career at a four year program. Simpson College will be the site for th...
Aug 02, 2022
Derek Reischauer takes over Exira-EHK volleyball program
(Elk Horn) Official practice is less than a week away for High School volleyball players. When the Exira-EHK Spartans kick off their 2022 season they'll be doing so under a new head coach. Derek Reisc...
Aug 01, 2022
Eileen Denning Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial for 83 year old Eileen Denning of Avoca will be Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. A Rosary will be Friday, August 5th at 4:00 PM fol...
Aug 01, 2022
CAM's Spieker homers for Small School West in IHSBCA All-Star series
(Mason City) Lane Spieker donned a CAM uniform for one last time in his decorated career. Over the final weekend of July he participated in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star S...
Aug 01, 2022
Atlantic grad Taylor McCreedy looking to build off of national meet experiences at Iowa Central
(Fort Dodge) Atlantic alum Taylor McCreedy is entering her sophomore season as a distance runner at Iowa Central. McCreedy was the Triton's #2 runner last fall on a team that placed 6th in the nation....
Aug 01, 2022
