Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Exira-EHK senior class ready for celebration at Exira 4th of July Parade
(Exira) From prom to graduation and everything in between, the Class of 2020 has missed out on a lot of typical experiences. Because of that, Exira-EHK graduates have been selected as junior grand mar...
Western Iowa Today Jul 03, 2020
Montgomery County Man arrested on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested a Montgomery County man for assault. Police arrested 35-year old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak on Thursday in the 2400 block of N. 8th Street for Domestic Abuse Ass...
Tom Robinson Jul 03, 2020
New Ambulance Service Starts Operations in Atlantic
(Atlantic) A new ambulance service is up and running in Atlantic. The contract with Medivac expired on June 30th. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund says the change came about with the intention to...
Tom Robinson Jul 03, 2020
Atlantic records lowest June rainfall total since 2002
(Area) State Climatologist Justin Glisan says June was an interesting month with wetter than normal conditions in eastern Iowa and drier than normal conditions in western Iowa. Overall rainfall in the...
Western Iowa Today Jul 03, 2020
Celebrate Safely this Independence Day by Protecting Yourself and Others from COVID-19
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants you to have a fun and safe holiday weekend, and do your part to limit the spread of COVID-19. When it comes to COVID-19, you can follow t...
Mandy Billings Jul 03, 2020
Gas Prices Slightly Higher than Last Week
(Des Moines) The gasoline price in Iowa increased $.02 from last week's price for an average of $2.10 across the state. Despite the increase, the average gasoline statewide price is still $.47 cheaper...
Tom Robinson Jul 03, 2020
One person transported to the hospital following an accident in Cass County
(Cass Co.) One person was transported to the hospital following an accident in Cass County Wednesday morning. The Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to the accident at Highway 148 and Highway 92 a...
Mandy Billings Jul 02, 2020
East Pottawattamie County Fair Auction Altered
(Avoca) East Pottawattamie County Fair Officials will hold a 4H and FFA auction but in a different format. The auction is scheduled for July 20, at 9:00 a.m. at the Fairgrounds in Avoca. Officials inv...
Tom Robinson Jul 02, 2020
Two people turn themselves in on warrants related to the neglected/deceased dog found in Cass County
(Atlantic) Two people have turned themselves in on warrants related to the report of a neglected/deceased dog found in a ditch near 650th and Pella Roads on June 27th. The Cass County Sheriff's Office...
Mandy Billings Jul 02, 2020
Cass County Fair Livestock Auction supported with Packer Bid and Donations.
(Atlantic) Like many others, the Cass County Fairboard altered the schedule to protect the health of the youth exhibitors and spectators. The livestock shows are show and goes, which means youth bring...
Tom Robinson Jul 02, 2020