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Update: Two injured in an explosion in Earling
(Harlan) Two people were injured in an explosion in Earling this morning. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls of a large explosion in Earling at approximately 8:25 this m...
Mandy Billings Apr 27, 2020
Governor re-opens Economy in 77 Iowa Counties with restrictions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is taking a targeted approach to reopening the state's economy. The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties valid Friday, May 1. It ...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2020

Fareway donates more than $200,000 to support small businesses and their employees
(Atlantic, IA) - Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE). The donation provided for $1,000 or more in gift cards to ICCE chamber o...
Mandy Billings Apr 27, 2020
349 new positive COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 9 deaths (April 27)
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced today 349 new positive cases of COVID-19, for a total of 5,868 positive cases. There are 1,668 new negative cases for a total of 32,282. 2,061 tests w...
Mandy Billings Apr 27, 2020

Clayton Ellingson Obituary
Clayton Ellingson, 93, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Cass County Memorial Hospital. Services are pending at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.
Mandy Billings Apr 27, 2020
Two men arrested on Drug Charges in Creston
(Creston) Two men face drug charges in Union County. Creston Police arrested 27-year old Brandon Haley, of Clarinda and 28-year old Tyler Elmore, of Creston on Friday afternoon. Police arrested Haley ...
Tom Robinson Apr 27, 2020

Peggy Roland Obituary
Private family services will be held for 74 year old Peggy Roland of Atlantic. Open visitation will be held Thursday, April 30th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. A drive th...
Western Iowa Today Apr 27, 2020
History Books: State Baseball Qualifications
(Area) Today kicks off a new KSOM/KS95.7 Sports series designed to illustrate the success historically for immediate coverage area teams in various sports. We begin with baseball and will have a rundo...
Western Iowa Today Apr 27, 2020

Robert Bob Lansdown Obituary
Robert "Bob" Lansdown, 69, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home in Atlantic. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with family present from 3:00 - 5:00 p...
Western Iowa Today Apr 27, 2020
Randall "Randy" Clark Obituary
Randall "Randy" Clark, 67, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. A celebration of life service will be held at a lat...
Western Iowa Today Apr 27, 2020







