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Illinois Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Western Iowa
(Sloan) An Illinois man died from injuries in a motorcycle accident in Monona County. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened at around 4:34 p.m. on northbound Interstate 29 near the 125.5-mile ...
Tom Robinson Aug 07, 2021
Four Cass County participants exhibit Champions at Best of the West Showdown
(Denison) On Wednesday, four out of the eight Cass County 4-H exhibitors garnered first-place finishes in the Best of the West Showdown in Denison. This is an invitation-only show featuring the top pl...
Tom Robinson Aug 07, 2021
Cass County Fair Livestock Sale Totals over $232,000
(Anita) Anita Rolling Hills Bank and Trust Bank Manager Mike Tibken says the Cass County Fair Livestock sale, bucket of junk, paintings, and beef brisket totaled over $232,000. "This year's sale is co...
Tom Robinson Aug 07, 2021
Audubon water supply improves slightly, but water emergency remains in place
(Audubon) The city of Audubon remains under a water emergency until at least September 1st. The order to conserve water in Audubon took effect June 7th. Mayor Barb Jacobsen updates KSOM/KS95.7 News on...
Western Iowa Today Aug 07, 2021
Atlantic School's to Follow COVID Guidelines set Last Spring
(Atlantic) Atlantic School Superintendent Steve Barber says the Iowa Department of Public Health's latest COVID 19 guidelines is similar to the guidelines released this past spring. Barber says the At...
Tom Robinson Aug 07, 2021
Vehicle in the ditch in Page County leads to alcohol related arrest
(Shenandoah) The Page County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of 22-year-old Joshua Lee Lehman, of Shenandoah. Lehman was arrested after the Page County Sheriff's Office received a call late Thursd...
Western Iowa Today Aug 06, 2021
Cass County Sheriff's Office Report
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. On August 2, the Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Jeffery Lee Simpson, 43, of Council Bluffs for possession of a controlled subs...
Western Iowa Today Aug 06, 2021
Machine Shed Fire in Cass County
(Anita) The Anita Fire Department and multiple agencies responded to a machine shed fire at 61424 765th Street late Thursday night. When they arrived, Anita Fire Chief Eric Steffenson tells KSOM/KS95 ...
Tom Robinson Aug 06, 2021
It's Time For Iowa's Tax-Free Weekend
(Undated) -- It may not be as busy as Black Friday, but stores will be humming today (Friday) and Saturday. It's time for Iowa's tax-free weekend. All stores selling clothing or shoes will be selling ...
Tom Robinson Aug 06, 2021
State Climatologist provides August weather outlook
(Area) An elevated probability of warmer than normal temperatures is expected throughout the month of August, but the prediction on precipitation is uncertain. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says, ...
Western Iowa Today Aug 06, 2021