Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Red Oak Police Report
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested Ozzy Ray Hunter, 28, of Red Oak, on Sunday for Theft 4th Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 4th Offense. Hunter was held in th...
Mandy Billings Aug 16, 2021
Nebraska Man charged Following Pursuit in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested an Omaha, Nebraska man following a high-speed pursuit with a motorcycle. Police arrested 24-year old Matthew Jacob Tortorilla Sunday evening on charges of eluding (ov...
Tom Robinson Aug 16, 2021
Great Turnout for AtlanticFest's Kelly Schlake Memorial Car Show
(Atlantic) Cars of all makes and models lined the streets downtown for the AtlanticFest Kelly Schlake Memorial car show. Event Co-chairman Rob Clausen says 225 cars turnout for the show. Clausen says ...
Tom Robinson Aug 16, 2021
T-Fred Golf Tournament: Giving Back to the Community
(Atlantic) Another great turnout and another beautiful day for the 13th Annual Trevor Fredrickson Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday at the Nishna Hills Golf Course in Atlantic. Trevor's mother, Mel...
Tom Robinson Aug 16, 2021
August 15th begins sale of deer licenses in Iowa
(Area) Deer Licenses go on sale August 15th. Bryan Hayes with the Iowa DNR says, "That's a significant day for the deer hunters." He says, "People are able to pick up any of the deer licenses August 1...
Western Iowa Today Aug 15, 2021
Cass County Board of Supervisors continue discussions on use of American Rescue Plan Funds
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors continued their discussions on the use of the American Rescue Plan funds at their meeting Tuesday. The Board reported that they received an inquiry on w...
Mandy Billings Aug 15, 2021
Vehicle strikes Casey's General Store in Villisca
(Villisca) No injuries were reported after a vehicle struck the Casey's General Store in Villisca. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says 77-year-old Norma Parish of Villisca was driving a 2016 C...
Mandy Billings Aug 14, 2021
Atlantic School Board approves Contract Recommendations and Resignations
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board on Wednesday approved a number of Contract Recommendations and Resignations. The Board approved the following resignations: Nathan Renz - Bus Mechanic, Kassidy Edw...
Mandy Billings Aug 14, 2021
Redistricting Process Underway
(Des Moines, IA) -- The process of drawing new maps every decade for Iowa's congressional and legislative districts is underway. The U-S Census Bureau released population numbers Thursday which are us...
Western Iowa Today Aug 14, 2021
Community leaders in Audubon seeking input from residents during public meeting
(Audubon) A round table will be held in Audubon on August 17th. Mayor Barb Jacobsen and Audubon County Economic Development's Sarah Slater are collaborating as hosts. "We are wanting input for the Cit...
Western Iowa Today Aug 14, 2021