Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Nebraska man killed, 2 people injured in Omaha crash
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Police say a man is dead and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Omaha, Nebraska. The Omaha Police Department said in a news release that a 2007 Nissan Altima wa...
Tom Robinson Mar 06, 2021
Carroll County Authorities Searching for Male Fugitive
(Carroll) Carroll Iowa County authorities are searching for a male fugitive who injured a Carroll Police Officer during a traffic stop just before 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The fugitive is identified as 27...
Tom Robinson Mar 06, 2021
2 Hurt in Council Bluffs Crash
(Council Bluffs) Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Council Bluffs. Sgt. J.P. Hughes says the accident happened at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday at S. 24th Street and Veterans Highway. He ...
Tom Robinson Mar 06, 2021
211 Call Center to begin taking calls Tuesday to schedule vaccine appointments for Iowans age 65 and older
(Des Moines) The 211 Call Center will begin taking calls from Iowans age 65 and older on Tuesday, March 9th. This service is only for adults age 65 and older in need of scheduling support for COVID-19...
Mandy Billings Mar 06, 2021
Atlantic School Board to review Bids for West High School Parking Lot Project
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, March 10, the Atlantic School Board will hold a public hearing to replace the west high school parking lot. Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says the project has b...
Tom Robinson Mar 06, 2021
Bottle Bills Survive Funnel Week
(Des Moines) The Legislature wrapped up the first funnel week on Thursday. This means any bill that passes through remains alive. There were around 1,000 to 1,200 bills funneled down this past week. T...
Tom Robinson Mar 06, 2021
U.S. 59 proposed bridge replacement in Page and Fremont County
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed replacement of the U.S. 59 bridge over the East Nishnabotna River, one mile north of Iowa 48, on the Page and F...
Mandy Billings Mar 06, 2021
Bill regarding free speech in Iowa’s Universities passes Iowa House Judiciary Committee
(Des Moines) A bill has passed through the Iowa House Judiciary Committee regarding free speech in Iowa's Universities. Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore said through the legislature's r...
Mandy Billings Mar 06, 2021
Atlantic Parks and Recreation Snow Sculpture Contest Winners
(Atlantic) Atlantic Parks and Recreation announced the winners of the Snow Sculpture contest held in February. Voting began Tuesday on the Atlantic Parks and Recreation Facebook page and concluded Thu...
Mandy Billings Mar 05, 2021
Iowans with Underlying Health Conditions Now Able to Sign Up for Vaccine
(Atlantic) The Iowa Department of Public Health announced on Thursday night that beginning Monday, March 8, 2021 vaccine providers can officially begin vaccinating additional priority populations. Ind...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2021