Category Archives: Local News
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Motorcycle Driver Hurt in 2 Vehicle Crash in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) The driver of a motorcycle suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle/truck accident in Council Bluffs. According to Police, the accident happened on Saturday at 7:41 p.m. at ...
Tom Robinson Sep 20, 2020
Campers Needed for Halloween Event in Shelby County
(Harlan) The Shelby County Conservation Board is in need of a few campers to participate in the annual Halloween event at Nishna Bend Recreation Area (halfway between Avoca and Harlan). The event will...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2020
Lenon Mill Park in Guthrie County to close September 28 for improvements
(Panora) Lenon Mill Park in Guthrie County will close Monday, September 28th for some improvements. Guthrie County Conservation Director Brad Halterman said the construction and improvements could tak...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2020
Shelby County Board of Supervisors discuss Beaver Bounty
(Harlan) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors discussed a Beaver Bounty for this trapping season at their meeting last week. According to the minutes, upon the Supervisors' approval there is $5,000 ...
Mandy Billings Sep 20, 2020
Officer-involved Shooting in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) An Officer-involved shooting is under investigation after an officer fired his service weapon during a struggle with a suspect attempting to steal a car. Two Council Bluffs Police off...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2020
Audubon County Woman injured in Car/Pedestrian Accident
(Exira) An Exira woman suffered injuries in a car/pedestrian accident in Audubon County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 6:31 p.m. at 3025 300th Street and Thrush Avenue. Au...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2020
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst speaks at a campaign event in Atlantic
(Atlantic) U.S. Senator Joni Ernst spoke at a campaign event at the Community Center in Atlantic Friday evening. Ernst said a lot of people have been asking about this election cycle and why the mood ...
Mandy Billings Sep 19, 2020
Saturday opens two youth hunting seasons
(Area) Iowa's youth deer hunting season begins Saturday. The season will run through October 4th. Bryan Hayes with the Iowa DNR says youth must be accompanied by a mentor. "It's an opportunity for the...
Western Iowa Today Sep 18, 2020
Page County Sheriff’s Report
(Clarinda) An Essex man was arrested for Disorderly Conduct on September 13th. The Page County Sheriff's Office says the arrest of Joe Edward Harris, 46, stems from an incident where Harris showed up ...
Mandy Billings Sep 18, 2020
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Results in Multiple Charges and Arrest
(Clarinda) A Missouri woman faces numerous charges including possession of a stolen vehicle. Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers says on Thursday, at around 3:15 p.m. officers arrested 23-year old Al...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2020