Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Bill that prohibits training that teaches divisive concepts passes the Iowa House
(Des Moines) A bill that prohibits K-12 schools, public colleges and universities, and state and local governments from training that teaches divisive concepts passed the Iowa House last week. Iowa Ho...
Mandy Billings Mar 21, 2021
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit First Whitney Bank & Trust
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by First Whitney Bank & Trust Thursday, March 18th. Paul Gude, Bank President, shared that there was much to celebrate at First Whitney, the...
Mandy Billings Mar 21, 2021
Red Oak Woman arrested for Assault
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 30-year old Chloe Marguerite Coburn on Friday for domestic abuse assault 1st offense. Officers transported the Red Oak woman to the Montgomery County Jail and held he...
Tom Robinson Mar 20, 2021
Adair County Supervisors approve FY22 Budget
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors passed the FY22 Budget following a public hearing on Tuesday. Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg explained that they like to stay around a 20-percent fun...
Mandy Billings Mar 20, 2021
Tour the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory) from home
(Atlantic) The public is invited to tour the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory) in Atlantic from the comfort of your home. The tour will take place on Sunday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoo...
Mandy Billings Mar 20, 2021
Representative Ray Sorensen addresses GOP Gun Permits Bill
(Des Moines) Iowa House Republicans passed a gun bill this week that offers an option to "constitutional carry" a concealed handgun. Iowa House District 20 Republican Representative Ray Sorensen says ...
Tom Robinson Mar 20, 2021
SHIFT ATL announces Farm to Table dinner Experience
(Atlantic) SHIFT ATL is hosting a Farm to Table Dinner experience for the organization's annual fundraiser. The event will be held on July 17, 2021, on 4th Street between Chestnut Street and Walnut St...
Tom Robinson Mar 20, 2021
Nate McDonald hired as Exira-EHK 6-12 Principal
(Elk Horn) Exira-EHK has hired a new Secondary Principal. Nate McDonald will join the school district in an administrative role according to Superintendent Trevor Miller. "He's currently a teacher, AD...
Western Iowa Today Mar 20, 2021
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Report
(Montgomery Co.) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Amanda Marie Borgmyer, 28, was arrested Friday on a valid warrant for Harassment 3rd Degree. Borgmyer was booked into cor...
Mandy Billings Mar 19, 2021
Mills County Sheriff’s Report
(Glenwood) Three people were arrested on warrants in Mills County. Devin Donte Sattizahn, 22, of Shenandoah, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant out of Page County for Violation of Probation. Bond was...
Mandy Billings Mar 19, 2021