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Montgomery County Man arrested for Criminal Mischief
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces 3rd-degree Criminal Mischief charges connected with an incident in the 500 block of E. Elm Street in Red Oak. Police arrested 64-year old John Wayne Goodall at 8:50 a.m. ...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2021
Iowa Restaurant and Bar Relief Grant Program
(Des Moines) Gov. Reynolds's Nov. 16, 2020 proclamation ordered bars, restaurants, and other establishments to limit their hours of operations and continue social distancing measures to assist in prev...
Mandy Billings Jan 21, 2021
I-80 Semi-Trailer Fire in Cass County
(Anita) The Anita Fire Department and the Iowa State Patrol responded to a semi-trailer fire on eastbound Interstate 80 at the 63.75-mile marker. Cass County EMA Director Mike Kennon says both lanes o...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2021
Creston Police arrest Two Men for Drug Possession Charges
(Creston) Two people face drug charges in Creston. Police arrested 21-year old Demarco K. Collins and 20-year old Devin J. Lacy on Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. at 804 Taylor Street. The two men face posses...
Tom Robinson Jan 21, 2021
Exira-EHK student designs Spartan Strong masks for fundraiser
(Elk Horn) The sale of Spartan Strong face coverings by the Exira-EHK Leo Club has raised $1,800. Junior Kate Hansen organized the TAG Service Project and designed the masks in honor of Elementary Pri...
Western Iowa Today Jan 21, 2021
Carroll Man Pleads Guilty to Meth and Firearm Charges
(Sioux City) A Carroll man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing a gun pled guilty January 19th in federal court in Sioux City. Jeremy Werneburg, age 41, was convicted of conspi...
Mandy Billings Jan 21, 2021
Shelby County Sheriff’s Report
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. Casey Richard Kobjerowski, 24, of Omaha, Nebraska, was taken into custody from the Pottawattamie County Jail on January 13th on an out...
Mandy Billings Jan 21, 2021
Cindy Axne reacts to President Joe Biden’s Inauguration
(Washington, D.C.) Cindy Axne, U.S. Representative from Iowa's Third Congressional District, said she was proud to have to chance to be in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to celebrate President Joe Biden...
Mandy Billings Jan 21, 2021
Atlantic City Council Meeting Recap
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund discussed the recommended tax levy and proposed program and funding changes with the Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening. John Lund said the proper...
Mandy Billings Jan 20, 2021
Phase 1B Expected to Begin in February; Public Health Waiting on Vaccine
(Atlantic) Iowa's Infectious Disease Advisory Council provided recommendations to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) about the Phase 1B prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination. Phase 1B inclu...
Mandy Billings Jan 20, 2021