Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Aquatic hitchhiker makes its way to Lake Manawa
(Council Bluffs) Zebra Mussels have been confirmed in Lake Manawa by the Iowa DNR. A call from a homeowner at the lake in Council Bluffs about the invasive species led to a DNR investigation. Bryan Ha...
Western Iowa Today Jul 27, 2020
Cass County Fair Sheep, and Goat Show Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair Sheep, Dairy Goat, and Meat Goat Show results from the Cass County Fairgrounds in Atlantic. 4-H Sheep Show Results: Grand Champion Production Lamb Black Face-Maddy Ande...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2020
Pottawattamie County Man arrested on Drug Possession Charge
(Red Oak) A Pottawattamie County man faces drug possession charges in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 23-year old Daniel Steven Meehan, of Council Bluffs for possess...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2020
“Breakfast with the Birds” Program
(Atlantic) The Cass County Conservation Board is sponsoring a "Breakfast with the Birds" Program. Kay Neuman, Rehabilitator and Educator at S.O.A.R. (Saving Our Avian Resources), will show and discuss...
Mandy Billings Jul 26, 2020
Atlantic School Policy changes proposed for Student Attendance
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School District is proposing changes in school policy in regards to excused student's absences this school year. The proposed policy changes have to do with students attending ...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2020
Severe Weather Possible on Sunday
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says thunderstorms will move into central and southern Iowa late Sunday afternoon. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible with damaging wind...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2020
Cass County Fair 4H and FFA Horse Show Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County 4H and FFA horse show was held on Friday in the horse arena at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Atlantic. The results are posted below. 4H: Champion Pony-Colton Rudy, Cowpokes...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2020
Cass County Fair 4H and FFA Rabbit Show Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair 4H and FFA Rabbit show was held on Friday at the fairgrounds in Atlantic. The results are listed below: Champion 6 Class 4-H Breeding - Lilly Applegate, Benton - Frankl...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2020
Take Back Bridgewater, Iowa hosting Music on Main tonight
(Bridgewater) Take Back Bridgewater, Iowa is hosting "Music on Main", Country Music edition this evening. The free 90-minute fast paced, upbeat, feel-good music program begins at 6:30 p.m. in downtown...
Mandy Billings Jul 25, 2020
Harlan School Board Approves Return-to-learn Plan
(Harlan) All Harlan Community School District students will return to school on August 24, five days a week. The Harlan School board approved the return-to-learn plan on Thursday night. Harlan Schools...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2020