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News from Western Iowa.

Red Oak woman arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested Shannon Elisa Lecinski, 40, of Red Oak, on Wednesday for Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense. Lecinski was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held ...
Mandy Billings Jun 30, 2022
Two transported to the hospital following accident and manhunt in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident that also resulted in a manhunt in Pottawattamie County Wednesday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says 49-y...
Mandy Billings Jun 30, 2022

Flooring bid approved for Audubon Courthouse as various offices change locations
(Audubon) The Audubon County Board of Supervisor's appears to be moving closer to filling their full-time IT Director. An offer has been extended for the opening. "After some discussion we went ahead ...
Western Iowa Today Jun 30, 2022
Realtors Association president says housing market is slowing
(West Des Moines, IA) -- The president of the Iowa Association of Realtors says the record-setting housing market has slowed some -- but it is far from hitting a full stop. Byron Menke of Treynor says...
Mandy Billings Jun 29, 2022

Griswold man arrested for Eluding, OWI and other charges
(Cass Co.) A Griswold man was arrested following a short pursuit on Tuesday. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old Christopher Putnam was charged with OWI 1st Offense, Carrying a Weapon Wh...
Mandy Billings Jun 29, 2022

Lemonade stand raising funds for the Combat Veterans Association
(Atlantic) Eleven-year-old Kaden Frieze, of Lewis, has set up a lemonade stand outside of Farm Bureau Financial Services on 7th Street in Atlantic to raise money for the Combat Veterans Association. K...
Mandy Billings Jun 29, 2022
Decatur County UTV Accident Claims one Life
(Decatur City) One person died in a UTV accident in Decatur County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:15 p.m. at 28975 250th Street south of Decator City in Decatur County. The UTV...
Tom Robinson Jun 29, 2022

Bateman Steps into Cass County Youth and 4-H Role
(Atlantic) Katie Bateman is no stranger to the 4-H program, and that knowledge will serve her well as she steps into her new role as the Youth Programs Coordinator at the Cass County Extension Office....
Mandy Billings Jun 29, 2022
Shenandoah Police Cracking Down on Illegal Use of Fireworks
(Shenandoah) The Shenandoah Police Department stated on social media late Tuesday night that they will no longer be issuing warnings due to the number of complaints about fireworks on Tuesday night. A...
Tom Robinson Jun 29, 2022
Harlan Woman arrested on Drug-Related Charges
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department reports two arrests on June 23 and June 25. Police arrested 19-year-old Morgan Ann Schwery of Harlan on June 23 following a call for service. Authorities charged ...
Tom Robinson Jun 29, 2022







