Category Archives: Local News
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Iowa State Patrol continues investigation into Fremont County collision
(Sidney) Iowa State Patrol Technical Accident Investigators continue their investigation into the collision that resulted in the death of Fremont County Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson. Deputy Richa...
Mandy Billings Jun 16, 2022
$5 Fee for Out-Of-State Vehicles Entering Two State Parks To Continue
(Council Bluffs, IA) Out-of-state visitors at two western Iowa parks will have to keep paying an entrance fee for at least two-and-a-half more years. Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs had three...
Tom Robinson Jun 16, 2022
Atlantic City Council Sets Dates for Fireworks Use
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council designated July 2, July 3, and July 4 for the public use of fireworks within City Limits, from noon to 11:00 p.m. each day. The Council adopted the ordinance on Ju...
Tom Robinson Jun 16, 2022

Atlantic City Council Recognizes Two Longtime Airport Commission Members
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett and the City Council recognized two successful Atlantic businessmen, Mike Henningsen and Dr. Carol Trewitt, at Wednesday's City Council meeting for their 20 yea...
Tom Robinson Jun 16, 2022

Atlantic Mayor Swears in Newest Police Sergeant
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Jimmy James at Wednesday's City Council meeting. Sergeant James joined the Atlantic Police Department in February 20...
Tom Robinson Jun 16, 2022

City of Audubon looking to hire two police officers
(Audubon) In an effort to attract more applicants, the City of Audubon is increasing pay for police officers. At Monday's meeting, Resolution 22-24 was passed. City Clerk Joe Foran explains. "The coun...
Western Iowa Today Jun 16, 2022
The Public and Emergency Responders Pay Respect to Fallen Fremont County Deputy
(Area) Emergency responders and the public lined overpasses along Interstate, paying their respects for the fallen Fremont County Deputy, whose body was returned by motorcade to Hamburg on Wednesday a...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2022
Teen Already In Prison For Murder Conviction Will Hear Verdict In Sex Abuse Trial
(Onawa, IA) -- A Monona County teenager already in prison for a murder conviction will hear the verdict in his sexual abuse trial this month. Jay Neubaum is serving a 50-year sentence for killing his ...
Tom Robinson Jun 15, 2022

Sales Tax On Airplane Parts And Labor Eliminated
(Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds has approved a tax break for the aircraft industry. The state sales tax on parts for planes -- and on the labor to maintain and repair aircraft -- will no lon...
Mandy Billings Jun 15, 2022
Minor injuries in a van vs motorcycle accident in Creston
(Creston) One person was injured in a van vs motorcycle accident in Creston. The Creston Police Department says 20-year-old Brandon Hammons, of Creston, was driving a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country ...
Mandy Billings Jun 15, 2022







