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News from Western Iowa.
Back to the drawing board for IKM-Manning after failed bond issue vote
(Manning) The IKM-Manning School Board will meet on Wednesday to discuss how to proceed after their $19.9 million bond issue failed to pass this week. IKM-Manning Superintendent Trevor Miller reports ...
Western Iowa Today Sep 16, 2021
Willow Heights closing down; residents will be placed in community settings
(Atlantic) Willow Heights, a residential care facility operated by Partnership for Progress in Atlantic, will be closing down. Steve Baier, Cass County Board of Supervisors Chairman, said the trend no...
Mandy Billings Sep 15, 2021
Region 4 COVID-19 Weekly Update
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health's weekly data shows 764 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Region 4 from Wednesday, September 8 through Wednesday, September 15. Over the past s...
Mandy Billings Sep 15, 2021
Harlan Police Report
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department arrested Brian Alan Sorensen, 53, of Harlan, on September 9th on an active Shelby County warrant. Sorensen was transported to the Shelby County Jail. Harlan Polic...
Mandy Billings Sep 15, 2021
Tree Vouchers Available
(Atlantic) Atlantic Trees Forever announced that fall tree vouchers are now available. Tree vouchers are a great way to help with the cost of a tree to plant. The vouchers are worth $30 off the cost o...
Mandy Billings Sep 15, 2021
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Report
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Cary Kallhoff, 57, was arrested on September 13th after Deputies were dispatched to the 13900 block of Wabash Avenue f...
Mandy Billings Sep 15, 2021

Red Oak man arrested for Criminal Mischief and other Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 37-year old Michael Eugene Squires for Disorderly Conduct (fighting) and 3rd - Degree Criminal Mischief. Officer's arrested Squires at 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday in the 100...
Tom Robinson Sep 15, 2021

Audubon State Bank demolishing buildings in Audubon to make room for new location
(Audubon) The Audubon city council heard an update on Monday in regards to Audubon State Bank's expansion project. City Clerk Joe Foran provides the details. "Audubon State Bank has acquired three bui...
Western Iowa Today Sep 15, 2021
Atlantic Evangelical Free Church Rebrands as GracePoint
(Atlantic) The former Evangelical Free Church is now officially known as GracePoint Church. Pastor Don McLean said there are many reasons for the rebranding. He said the congregation found the former ...
Tom Robinson Sep 15, 2021
IKM/Manning School District Public Measure receives 56-percent of the Vote
(Area) According to the unofficial results, the IKM/Manning School District's $19,950,00 bond issue received 1179 yes votes and 925 no votes, for 56-percent in favor which fell just short of the 60-pe...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2021







