Category Archives: Local News
Congresswoman Axne introduces Meeting our Seniors' Social Security Needs Act
(Washington, DC) Today, Congresswoman Cindy Axne introduced a new bill, the Meeting our Seniors' Social Security Needs Act, to require the Social Security Administration to ensure they have staff answ...
Oct 20, 2021
2 injured in Audubon County Crash
(Audubon County) Two people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Audubon County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday at Bluebird Avenue and 150th Street. A...
Oct 20, 2021
Region 4 COVID-19 Weekly Update
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health's weekly data shows 595 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Region 4 from Wednesday, October 13 through Wednesday, October 20. Over the past seve...
Oct 20, 2021
Series Two: Four Atlantic Mayoral Candidates Address Issues on Meredith Communications Mayor Forum
(Atlantic) On Monday evening, on 95.7 FM, and live-streamed on westerniowatoday.com, the four Atlantic Mayoral candidates responded to questions about their vision for the City, jobs, housing, propert...
Oct 20, 2021
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrest Creston Woman on drug-related and other charges
(Red Oak) A broken-down vehicle leads to the arrest of a Creston woman in Montgomery County. Deputies located the disabled vehicle early this morning in the 2900 block of Highway 34. The investigation...
Oct 20, 2021
Harlan Police Report
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department reports two arrests. Jason John Plumb, 50, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for service on October 6th. Plumb was transported to the Shelby County Jail wh...
Oct 20, 2021
Lions Club Pancake Supper proceeds to go toward inclusive playground equipment
(Atlantic) Proceeds from the Lions Club Pancake Supper in Atlantic will go toward inclusive playground equipment. Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Bryant Rasmussen.... There will be local organi...
Oct 20, 2021
Renovation Cost to Repair Fire-Damaged Middle School Released
(Atlantic) The Corporate Loss Specialist for EMC Insurance released the cost estimate to renovate the Atlantic Middle School. The structure sustained roof and extensive interior damage from the July a...
Oct 19, 2021
Griswold's Student Enrollment Up
(Griswold) Griswold Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs says that the district student enrollment is up for the first time in many years. On Monday, Henrichs reported certified enrollment; the number...
Oct 19, 2021
Box truck damages canopy of the Villisca Post Office
(Villisca) A box truck caused damage to the Villisca Post Office building this morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office received a report of the accident at 500 S 3rd Avenue in Villisca at 8:14...
Oct 19, 2021
