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News from Western Iowa.
Iowa Congressional Delegation Splits Its Votes On Access To Contraception
(Washington, DC) -- The Iowa congressional delegation has split its votes on nationwide access to contraception. Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne says people deserve the right to make decisions abo...
Western Iowa Today Jul 22, 2022
One person airlifted following Fremont County accident
(Randolph) A Randolph woman suffered serious injuries in a Fremont County accident Friday morning. The Sheriff's Office responded to the single vehicle accident east of Randolph on 370th Street at 9:5...
Western Iowa Today Jul 22, 2022
Omaha man faces drug and weapons charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of 58-year-old Scott Wuster, of Omaha, NE. Wuster was stopped at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday on Boxelder Avenue south of Highway 34. He was ta...
Western Iowa Today Jul 22, 2022
130th Street in Adair County to close to through traffic beginning Monday
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Road Department says 130th Street will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 for construction. Residents will have access to thei...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2022

Gas Prices Keep On Dropping In Iowa
(UNDATED) -- While the cost of gasoline remains high in general, prices are continuing to drop. According to Triple-A, Iowa's average price for regular-unleaded today (Friday) is four dollars, 16 cent...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2022
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Report
(Pottawattamie Co.) Two people were charged with Possession of Contraband on or in the grounds of a Correctional Facility in Pottawattamie County. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office says 24-yea...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2022
Heat Advisory in effect from Noon to 8 PM Saturday
(Area) A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of southwest Iowa from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service says heat index values of up to 105 is expected. Hot temperatures and high h...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2022
Over 50 ash trees to be cut down on Audubon School grounds
(Audubon) The Audubon School Board this week discussed a plan for the removal of ash trees. Superintendent Eric Trager says the district has over 50 ash trees that need to go. "We have 58 ash trees on...
Western Iowa Today Jul 22, 2022
Iowa Unemployment Rate Reaches Another Milestone
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate dropped to two-point-six percent in June - down one-tenth of a percent from May. I-W-D director Beth Townsend says tha...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2022

Mega Millions jackpot now $660M, nation's 9th largest prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Lottery officials have raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $660 million, giving players a shot at the nation's ninth largest jackpot. The prize for Friday night's drawing h...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2022







