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Red Oak Man arrested on Alcohol-related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 26-year old Daniel Platt of Red Oak for Public Intoxication early this (Thursday) morning. Police transported Platt to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on a $3...
Tom Robinson Feb 24, 2022
One Person injured in Mills County Crash
(Glenwood) One person suffered injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Mills County. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at 2:36 a.m. on February 19, 195th Avenue. Authoritie...
Tom Robinson Feb 24, 2022
Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports multiple arrests from February 9th through February 22nd. Brent William Michael, 46, of Malvern, was arrested February 9th for Possession of a Con...
Mandy Billings Feb 24, 2022
Atlantic School Board approves Pay Requests; sets Public Hearing for School Calendar
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's special meeting, the Atlantic School Board approved a pay request, a pay application, extra options on the new bus, and approved the final seven units of the HVAC project at ...
Tom Robinson Feb 24, 2022
Harlan Municipal Utilities issuing Water Conservation Policy
(Harlan) Harlan Municipal Utilities is implementing its' Water Conservation Policy and Water Watch effective April 1. HMU Executive Director Ken Weber says the conservation Policy will be through Sept...
Tom Robinson Feb 24, 2022

Griswold School Board approves Middle School Gym Project
(Griswold) On Monday, the Griswold School Board approved bids for a new gym floor and bleachers at the Middle School. The rubberized floor needs maintenance work done to it. Schools Superintendent Dav...
Tom Robinson Feb 24, 2022

How Does Wildlife Survive the Frigid Temperatures
(Harlan) The frigid cold temperature keeps everyone inside these days. Pets can be dressed in special garments to keep them warm during a walk, and a brief let out. However, wildlife such as birds and...
Tom Robinson Feb 24, 2022

Audubon County Supervisors approve raises for county staff
(Audubon) The Audubon County Supervisors are freezing their own wages while approving at least a 5% increase for all other county employees. Chairman Doug Sorensen says Board of Supervisors are declin...
Western Iowa Today Feb 24, 2022

Exira-EHK School Board approves sharing agreements and 2022-23 school calendar
(Elk Horn) The Exira-EHK School Board has approved some sharing agreements. Exira-EHK and IKM-Manning will share an elementary music teacher while Exira-EHK will share a guidance counselor with Coon R...
Western Iowa Today Feb 24, 2022

Rep. Axne discusses Surprise Medical Billing Act and a bill supporting police organizations
(Atlantic) Cindy Axne, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, discussed a couple of bills she is a part of during a town hall meeting in Atlantic Wednesday evening. Axne said one b...
Mandy Billings Feb 23, 2022







