Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Jacqui (Becker) Fatka-Cass County Farm Girl to Farm Policy Editor
(Atlantic) Atlantic High School and Iowa State University graduate Jacqui (Becker) Fatka has taken her journalism skills to a high level. Jacqui, the daughter of Craig and Jane Becker of Atlantic, is ...
Tom Robinson May 30, 2021
Retired Cass County K9 Vadar Dies
(Atlantic) Cass County Deputy Kyle Quist reported on Saturday night of the loss of retired K9 Vader. Deputy Quist said, "it has been a rough few days here, so it has taken a bit to post. We said goodb...
Tom Robinson May 30, 2021
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Shaved Tail Louie's
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors visited Shaved Tail Louie's on Thursday, May 27th, 2021. The Ambassadors were able to chat with owner Megan Roberts, who has been in business in Atlantic fo...
Mandy Billings May 30, 2021
Single Vehicle Accident on I-80 near the 56-mile Marker
(Atlantic) Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Cass EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash at around 5:52 p.m. in the median on Interstate 80 near the 56-mile marker. The four occupants were out of the vehi...
Tom Robinson May 29, 2021
Iowa State Patrol and Local Law Enforcement Highway 59 Saturation Project is Today
(Denison) The Iowa State Patrol and local law enforcement will be heavily patrolling Highway 59 in southwest Iowa today, particularly Highway 59 from Interstate 80 to Highway 37. Iowa State Patrol Tro...
Tom Robinson May 29, 2021
Two Rules for Safe Outdoor Cooking
(Atlantic) Many families and friends will gather together over this Memorial Day Holiday weekend which marks the unofficial summer and grilling season. Kate Olson, Cass County Extension Director, says...
Tom Robinson May 29, 2021
Tivoli Fest continues today
(Elk Horn) The 41st annual Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn continues today. The opening ceremonies kick off Saturday morning at 8 am at the Danish Windmill with a flag raising of the Danish and American flags...
Mandy Billings May 29, 2021
Quick action helps prevent potential fish kill in Crawford County
(Schleswig) At around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a transport company reported a fertilizer spill about three miles southwest of Schleswig. DNR received three other calls about the incident. Kelly Garrett, ow...
Mandy Billings May 28, 2021
DNR, city and county work to find source of Shelby County diesel spill
(Harlan) DNR staff responded to a diesel spill in Harlan Thursday, meeting with local officials as they worked to track down its source. The Shelby County Emergency Management Service and Harlan Fire ...
Mandy Billings May 28, 2021
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Report
(Pottawattamie Co.) Two people were arrested following a pursuit in Pottawattamie County on May 25th. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office says with assistance from the Council Bluffs Police Depa...
Mandy Billings May 28, 2021







