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News from Western Iowa.
Iowa House Rep. Ray Sorensen outlines Education Bill passed out of Committee
(Des Moines) Iowa District 20 Representative Ray Sorensen of Greenfield says Funnel week came to an end on Friday, and now the work towards the second funnel in a couple of weeks. Funnel week is a sel...
Tom Robinson Mar 08, 2021
CCHS Senior Life Solutions Program Wins National Award and Opens in New Location
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System is pleased to announce that the Senior Life Solutions program recently received the award for 2020 One Track Program of the Year within days of moving to their new...
Mandy Billings Mar 08, 2021
Monday marks one year since first COVID-19 cases were announced in Iowa
(Des Moines) Monday will mark one year since Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the first three COVID-19 cases in the state of Iowa. Governor Reynolds said at her press conference last week that in ...
Mandy Billings Mar 08, 2021
Anita Town and Country Hosts Food Box Giveaway
(Anita) The Anita Town and Country will host a USDA Farmers to Families Food Box distribution at the Anita Community Center on Saturday, March 13, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., or as supplies last. The USDA...
Tom Robinson Mar 08, 2021
14-Year old Juvenile Crashes Car during Pursuit in Fremont County
(Sidney) A 14-year old juvenile crashed during a vehicle pursuit in Fremont County. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says the incident started at 1:20 a.m. on Sunday when a Deputy attempted to stop...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2021
“Right to Hunt and Fish” amendment passes through Iowa Legislature Funnel Week
(Des Moines) The "Right to Hunt and Fish" amendment passed through the Iowa Legislatures' first Funnel Week on Thursday. Voters would be asked to decide on a "Right to Hunt and Fish" amendment to the ...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2021
Iowa House Representative Tom Moore discusses COVID Relief bill and Teacher Licensure bill
(Des Moines) Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore said the COVID relief bill passed the Iowa house this week. Moore said the bill provides additional relief for businesses during this pande...
Mandy Billings Mar 07, 2021
Keep Iowa Beautiful announces 2021 Awards
(Des Moines) A Fremont County man won the Keep Iowa Beautiful Donald F. Lamberti Hometown Pride Vision Award. Doug Friedli was selected for his excellent work as Hometown Pride Coach for Fremont Count...
Mandy Billings Mar 07, 2021
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit with Angels Care Home Health
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors hosted Jessica Duncan on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 to learn about Angels Care Home Health and the services they provide. Angels Care Home Health is a Medica...
Mandy Billings Mar 07, 2021
Red Oak City Council Agrees to Exchange Property with School District
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council discussed the possibility of a property exchange with the Red Oak Community School District earlier this week. Following the discussion, the City Council approved th...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2021