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Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore discusses bill relating to the conduct of elections
(Des Moines) A bill relating to the conduct of elections passed the Iowa House Wednesday night. Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore said the 2020 election in Iowa was safe and secure, but ...
Mandy Billings Feb 27, 2021
Atlantic Schools Latest COVID-19 Data released
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says the district continues to have a few positive cases of COVID-19. Due to the health and safety plan and the staff, parents, and students, th...
Tom Robinson Feb 27, 2021
George Parris hired as Assistant to the Engineer in Audubon County
(Audubon) An Assistant to the Engineer has been hired in Audubon County. George Parris began his duties as a county employee this week. Here's Engineer Mitch Rydl, "We got lucky and we got George Parr...
Western Iowa Today Feb 27, 2021
Two arrested for Theft in Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co.) Two people were arrested in Montgomery County for Theft in the 2nd Degree. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says at approximately 8:12 a.m. on Friday, they received a report of ...
Mandy Billings Feb 26, 2021
College Springs man arrested for driving while barred
(College Springs) The Page County Sheriff's Office arrested Steven William Wells, 51, of College Springs, on Friday for driving while license is barred. Wells was transported to the Page County Jail w...
Mandy Billings Feb 26, 2021
Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department arrested two men on warrants. Shane Seagler, 42, of Massena, was arrested February 24th on Cass County warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd o...
Mandy Billings Feb 26, 2021
Cass County Sheriff’s Report
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. Tylor Grace Thompson, 22, of Lewis, was arrested February 19th on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Thompson was taken to the Cass County Ja...
Mandy Billings Feb 26, 2021
Cass County Supervisors approve resolution setting Maximum Property Tax Dollars for FY22 and appointment of a Deputy Sheriff
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors this morning approved a resolution setting FY2022 Maximum Property Tax Dollars following a public hearing. There were no written or oral comments at the...
Mandy Billings Feb 26, 2021
Red Oak House Fire
(Red Oak) Red Oak Firefighters were called to a house fire at 209 E. Maple Street Thursday evening. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce said Red Oak Police observed smoke coming from the home at around 10:3...
Tom Robinson Feb 26, 2021
State of Iowa launches COVID-19 vaccination website; 211 Call Center to begin taking appointments for Iowans age 65 and older
(Des Moines) The State of Iowa has launched a new website; vaccinate.iowa.gov, to provide Iowans with information on COVID-19 vaccinations. Governor Kim Reynolds announced at her press conference Thur...
Mandy Billings Feb 26, 2021