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Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. Two individuals from Des Moines were arrested Saturday. 55-year-old Tina Maria Hofer and 58-year-old LeRoy Dean McFadden are each char...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
House Explosion in Carson under Investigation
(Carson) A residence in Carson sustained window damage from an apparent explosion Thursday. Pottawattamie County Sheriff Andy Brown says at around 5:45 p.m.; residents reported hearing something sound...
Tom Robinson Jun 04, 2021
Single vehicle fatality accident in Greene County influenced by collision with a pheasant
(Greene County) A 30-year-old from Des Moines has died in a single vehicle accident in Greene County. The Iowa State Patrol says Theodore Wayne Sanford McGinnis was northbound on 330th Street between ...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
Regional Water in Avoca issues Mandatory Water Use Restrictions
(Avoca) Regional Water issued mandatory water use restrictions effective immediately. Regional Water General Manager Richard Gaul tells KSOM/KS95 News the historically dry season has taken its toll on...
Tom Robinson Jun 04, 2021
Iowa Department Of Transportation Still Printing Road Maps
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Department of Transportation has printed one-million paper road maps this year for those who want something more than a screen. The full-color map measures 27-by-47 inches...
Tom Robinson Jun 04, 2021
Harlan water supply continues to be a concern
(Harlan) A water watch remains in effect in Harlan. Harlan Municipal Utilities warns with warm weather on the way the current usage projections could elevate things to a water warning as soon as next ...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
Public Input requested for Proposed Improvements to Interstate 80 in Dallas County
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Transportation requests public input on the right-of-way needs and proposed improvements to Interstate 80 from Grand View Parkway to 60th Street in Waukee and West ...
Tom Robinson Jun 04, 2021
Warm weather arrives, but no signal for dry conditions
(Area) As we've already noticed this week, the barometer is rising in the month of June. The short term outlook, according to State Climatologist Justin Glisan will see warmer than average temperature...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
Governor Reynolds Rules Out Run For US Senate
(Lake View, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is ruling out a run for U-S Senate in 2022. Reynolds told reporters in Lake View Wednesday, "I can say with great confidence I am not leaving Iowa." She was as...
Western Iowa Today Jun 03, 2021
Monona County Crash Claims One Life
(Monona County) A Nebraska man died in a crash in Monona County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday on Highway 183 north of the Harrison County line. Authoritie...
Tom Robinson Jun 03, 2021