Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Panora man cited following a single-vehicle accident
(Guthrie Co.) A Panora man was issued several citations following a single vehicle accident on Sunday. The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office was notified of an accident on Sage Trail, north of 190th Str...
Mandy Billings Dec 13, 2021
Creston Police Report Two Arrests and a Break-in
(Creston) On Sunday morning, Creston Police arrested a Creston man on drug and alcohol-related charges. Police arrested 57-year old Jon Jefferson Perry of Creston at Prairie and Spruce Streets for Pos...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2021
High Wind Watch on Wednesday
(Area) The National Weather Service is issuing a High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Forecasters say southwest winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour could produce gusts to 5...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2021
Hunters find dead cougar in Iowa with snare around neck
MONTEZUMA, Iowa (AP) - Wildlife officials say deer hunters found a dead mountain lion with a broken snare around its neck in east-central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the nearly...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2021

Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay
ELLIOTT, Iowa (AP) A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block the implementation of a new farm animal welfare law. The move adds uncertainty about whether ba...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2021
Fire destroys Elliott Home
(Elliott) Fire Fighters from Elliott, Red Oak, Griswold, and Grant responded to a house fire on Sunday afternoon in Elliott. Griswold Fire Chief J.C. Wyman tells KSOM/KS95 News they were called out at...
Tom Robinson Dec 12, 2021
Reminder to students and parents on school permit rules and restrictions
(Area) Shelby McCreedy, Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 Public Information Officer, is reminding students and parents about the rules and restrictions of a school permit. In order to obtain a...
Mandy Billings Dec 12, 2021
Carroll County Man to Federal Prison for Meth and Gun Convictions
(Carroll Co.) A Carroll County man who conspired to distribute meth while possessing guns was sentenced on December 7th to more than 11 years in federal prison. Christopher O'Tool, 43, from Arcadia, I...
Mandy Billings Dec 12, 2021

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Cass County Abstract Company
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Cass County Abstract on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, to celebrate Arlene Drennan's career and retirement. Arlene Drennan has worked at Cass ...
Mandy Billings Dec 12, 2021
DNR Lake Restoration Program issues 2021 Report
(Area) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has published a report of their projects in 2021 along with plans for 2022. Fisheries Biologist Bryan Hayes says the Lake Restoration program began in 2...
Western Iowa Today Dec 12, 2021







