Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Greenfield City Council sets public hearings for project at the sports complex and the Maximum Levy for FY22
(Greenfield) The Greenfield City Council Tuesday evening set a public hearing for approval of plans and specifications for a project at the sports complex. Greenfield City Clerk Becky Haase explains.....
Mandy Billings Feb 20, 2021
Iowa House Passes Pledge of Allegiance Bill
(Des Moines) Iowa District 21 Representative Tom Moore says a bill is being presented that would require public schools and accredited nonpublic schools to administer the pledge of allegiance each day...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2021
Cass County COVID-19 Vaccination Update
(Atlantic) Cass County Public Health continues to make progress administering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents. At this time, Phase 1A and Tier 1 of Phase 1B are still the only eligible popu...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2021
Cass County receives 2021 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award
(Des Moines) Cass County was presented with the 2021 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award during the Healthiest State Initiative Annual Awards presentation held virtually during a live...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2021
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Report
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests from February 9 through February 13. *On February 13, authorities arrested 34-year-old Jeremy Carrier-Tischer from Harlan after a traff...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2021
Red Oak Police arrest Woman for Animal Neglect
(Red Oak) A woman held in the Harrison County Jail faces charges in Montgomery County. Red Oak Police arrested 26-year old Mariah June Isabella Clark on Thursday at the Harrison County Jail. Officers ...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2021
Council Bluffs Robbery under Investigation
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs Police Officers were dispatched to the Casey's General Store at 510 23rd Ave about a robbery call. Officers were informed that an unknown white male, wearing a black co...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2021
Iowa Lawmakers discuss Voter Reform Bill
(Des Moines) Iowa District 21 Representative Tom Moore says this week the Iowa Legislature worked on reforming the states voting procedures. The Griswold Republican says although the 2020 elections we...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2021
Massena City Council offers incentives for Housing Development
(Massena) Earlier this month, the Massena City Council passed a resolution offering tax abatements for residential and commercial development of new or additions to existing structures. Massena City C...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2021
Healthcare Scholarships for Southwest Iowa Students; New Nursing Scholarship Announced
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System (CCHS) and its affiliate organizations have released their scholarship applications for the upcoming school year, including a new scholarship designated for nursin...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2021