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News from Western Iowa.
New this year at the Cass County Fair: "Pig Pals"
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair Swine Show features a new program to enhance Swine arena participation this year. The new program is called "Pig Pals Cass County." Laura Robinson is spearheading the p...
Tom Robinson Jul 29, 2022

Cass County Board of Supervisors Approve SS4A Grant Application
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Friday Morning to participate in the Federal Government's Safe Streets and Road application process. All 99 counties are eligible...
Tom Robinson Jul 29, 2022
Creston Man arrested on a Weapons Charge
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Michael Palmer of Creston on Thursday at his residence. Officer's charged Palmer with a Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct. Police transport...
Tom Robinson Jul 29, 2022

Friday's Cass County Fair Schedule
(Atlantic) The 4H and FFA Livestock Shows get underway at the Cass County Fair today. Beef weigh-ins are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Rabbit Show starts at 8:00 a.m., Horse Show at 9:00, and the ...
Tom Robinson Jul 29, 2022
King Family Donates $50,000 to Adair County Health Foundation
(Greenfield) Adair County Health Foundation has received a $50,000 donation from Dr. Don L. King of Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. King, who passed away in May 2022, gave the gift in honor of the King Famil...
Western Iowa Today Jul 29, 2022
More Iowa counties listed in Drought Monitor Index
(State) Expansion of the 'Abnormally Dry' category was found in the state of Iowa's latest Drought Monitor Index. The D0 category is growing in the state. "Which isn't drought, but it's an indicator o...
Western Iowa Today Jul 29, 2022

Cass County Fair 4H and FFA Meat Goats get New Stalls
(Atlantic) The Cass County 4H and FFA Meat Goats have brand new pens thanks to a successful fundraiser supported by area businesses and other community members. Ryan Smith, Assistant Meat and Dairy Go...
Tom Robinson Jul 29, 2022

Keira Olson and Bryan York Crowned Cass County Queen and King
(Atlantic) Keira Olson and Bryan York were crowned Cass County Fair Queen and King Thursday night at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Atlantic. Keira is a member of the Pymosa 4H Club and the daughter o...
Tom Robinson Jul 28, 2022
Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Glenwood) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports one arrest and one theft incident. Arrested on Wednesday was 34-year-old Steven Wesley Lovitt, of Clarinda. Lovitt was stopped at the intersection ...
Western Iowa Today Jul 28, 2022
First 'Century' Ride On RAGBRAI In Decades Is Enjoyable For Thousands
(Mason City, IA) Nearly 20 thousand riders completed "The Ride of the Century" on Wednesday as the overnight stop for the 49th RAGBRAI was in Mason City. Riders trekked 105 miles from Emmetsburg on We...
Tom Robinson Jul 28, 2022







