Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Child Dies in UTV Accident in Decatur County
(Garden Grove) A three-year-old child died in a UTV accident in Decatur County over the weekend. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 8:41 a.m. at 15534 320th Avenue, Garden Grov...
Tom Robinson Sep 07, 2020
Updated: Two people suffer minor Injuries in Aircraft Accident in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Two people were treated for minor injuries following an aircraft accident northeast of Red Oak. According to a press release from Brian Hamman, Montgomery County Emergency Management Directo...
Tom Robinson Sep 06, 2020
Acorn Explorers gives youth a chance to learn about the outdoors
(Area) The Cass County Conservation Board has launched a new program called Acorn Explorers. Naturalist Lora Kanning says programs will be held monthly beginning in September. "Our Acorn Explorers pro...
Western Iowa Today Sep 06, 2020
Carroll County Crash Claims One Life
(Carroll County) One person died, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Carroll County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 12:50 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of ...
Tom Robinson Sep 05, 2020
Lake Anita exhibiting extra caution when it comes to campfires within park
(Anita) An open burn ban is in place for Cass County, but campfires at Lake Anita State Park are still allowed. As long as fires are contained in an approved ring, they can still take place. Park Mana...
Western Iowa Today Sep 05, 2020
Cass County Libraries, Cass County Genealogical Society, and Healthy Cass County Launch “Living History
(Atlantic) Cass County Libraries, the Cass County Genealogical Society, and Healthy Cass County are asking for the public's help in documenting experiences during COVID-19. The project team would like...
Tom Robinson Sep 05, 2020
Iowa pheasant survey results show popular game bird numbers up significantly
(Des Moines) Bird counts are up significantly according to the latest Iowa Pheasant survey released today by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Todd Bogenschutz, the upland wildlife biologist, ...
Tom Robinson Sep 04, 2020
Burn Ban issued for Adair and Guthrie Counties
(Adair) The Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management Office issued a burn ban for both Guthrie and Adair Counties starting at noon today. The State Fire Marshal received the request from Adair an...
Tom Robinson Sep 04, 2020
Creston Police report One Arrest and One Break-in
(Creston) Creston Police received a report of a break-in at 503 S. Oak Street Wednesday. Cody James Lamb told authorities someone forcibly entered his garage and stole various tools, a cordless drill,...
Tom Robinson Sep 04, 2020
Pottawattamie County Man arrested for Felony Sex Abuse
(Greenfield) A Pottawattamie County man faces felony sexual abuse and domestic abuse charges in Adair County. The Adair County Sheriff's Office says 49-year old Charles Harold Lamb of Council Bluffs, ...
Tom Robinson Sep 03, 2020