Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Cass/Atlantic Development (CADCO)
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Cass/Atlantic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, to welcome the new Executive Assistant, Gwen Weirich. Gwen joined the CAD...
Mandy Billings Mar 06, 2022
Southwest Iowa companies receive Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Grants
(Des Moines) Three southwest Iowa companies received Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Grants. Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the grants on Thursday. The grants...
Mandy Billings Mar 06, 2022
Iowa's deer harvest dips slightly, but stays above 100,000
(Area) The Iowa DNR held a series of public meetings in late February to go over harvest data on hunting seasons. The deer harvest in the state showed a slight decline. "Things look pretty steady out ...
Western Iowa Today Mar 06, 2022

Tornado causes damage in Madison County
(Winterset) A large tornado damaged homes, outbuildings, trees, and downed powerlines in Madison County late Saturday afternoon. Trained weather spotters reported a tornado on the ground at around 4:3...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2022
Tornado Watch issued for Southwest Iowa
(Area) The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 8:00 p.m. for all of Southwest Iowa. Forecasters say there is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon throug...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2022

Early Rain Totals
Atlantic-.40 (KSOM/KS95 Studios) Lewis-.25 Massena-.28 Wiota-.45
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2022
Wind Advisory
(Des Moines) A Wind Advisory goes into effect from 6:00 p.m. this evening through 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. The affected counties in southwest Iowa include Adair, Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Crawford, G...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2022
South Dakota Man faces Multiple Charges in Fremont County
(Thurman) A South Dakota man faces burglary and weapons charges in Fremont County. Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope says 38-year old Jonathon Lee Getz of Yankton, South Dakota, is charged with tw...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2022

Atlantic Mayor working through the Process of Selecting New Police Chief
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett is working on naming a new Atlantic Police Chief. On February 2, Police Chief Dave Erickson announced his intention to retire from law enforcement effective Mar...
Tom Robinson Mar 05, 2022

Guthrie County Board of Supervisors discuss precinct and supervisors district maps
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors agreed on Thursday, following a lengthy discussion, to approve the new supervisor district maps. The precinct maps that were changed are already i...
Mandy Billings Mar 05, 2022







