Author Archives: Western Iowa Today

(Des Moines, IA) -- Seven states have passed laws in 2021 that restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls sports activities in schools. House Speaker Pat Grassley says "a lot of" Republ...

(Des Moines, IA) -- A district court judge is dismissing the state's request to throw out a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the former spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Health. Poll...

(Burlington, IA) -- Three men are facing charges for alleged hunting violations and illegal activity this fall in Des Moines County. Conservation officer Paul Kay began investigating the unlawful taki...

(Ames) Iowa State meets Clemson Wednesday in the Cheez-It Bowl. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KSOM with the game scheduled to kick off at 4:45 p.m. Coach Matt Campbell was asked about the absence of Bree...

Bryon Murphy, 51, of Fontanelle (formerly of Redfield) passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home in Fontanelle. Funeral Service: Will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at...

(Harlan) The Harlan Cyclones are 7-0 and ranked #2 in Class 3A according to the Associated Press. Defense and rebounding have fueled Harlan's quick start. Head coach Mitch Osborn says, "We've had some...

Mass of Christian Burial for 91-year-old Beverly Dea of Shelby will be Friday, December 31st at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Visitation will be Thursday, December 30th from 3:0...

Funeral Services for 75-year-old Jolene DuVall of Audubon will be Friday, December 31st at 10:30AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Family Visitation will be Thursday, December 30th from 5...

(Exira) Littlefield Park recently reached a key milestone in their project to add seven cabins. Concrete was poured earlier this month for the basement of the structures. Audubon County Conservation D...

Services for 79 year old Jeff Sjolin of Atlantic and formerly of Des Moines will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5th at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. A short visitation with family pres...