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521 new positive COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 11 deaths (April 24)
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced today 521 new positive cases of COVID-19, for a total of 4,445 positive cases. There are 2,190 new negative cases for a total of 29,783. A total of 31...
Mandy Billings Apr 24, 2020
I-80 Accident in Cass County
(Anita) Anita Rescue and Wiota Fire responded to a single-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80. The call went out just before 11:00 a.m. Two people may be injured according to the ini...
Tom Robinson Apr 24, 2020
Celebration of Life Parade for Shelby County Sergeant Donavon Dontje
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has released details on the Celebration of Life Parade for Sergeant Donavon Dontje set for Saturday, May 2. Staging for all Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS and th...
Mandy Billings Apr 24, 2020
Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. Jeffery Michael Hotz, 25, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested this morning after Deputies were dispatched to a pursuit cros...
Mandy Billings Apr 24, 2020
Montgomery County Man arrested on Alcohol-related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 26-year old Benjamin Lee Adams of Red Oak for OWI, 1st Offense. Officer's transported Adams to the Montgomery County jail. He is being held in lieu of a $1,000 bond.
Tom Robinson Apr 24, 2020
Union County Man arrested for Burglary
(Creston) A Union County man faces Burglary and other charges. Creston Police arrested Austin Jones on Thursday for 1st Burglary, 4th Criminal Mischief, and willful injury. Jones is in the Union Count...
Tom Robinson Apr 24, 2020
Atlantic COVID-19 Patient Talks to KSOM/KS95 News about IllnessÂ
(Atlantic) On April 12, it was announced a case of novel coronavirus had been confirmed in Cass County. Thursday, Cass County Public Health officials happily announced the patient, John Stokes had rec...
Tom Robinson Apr 24, 2020
First Case of COVID-19 in Cass County has Recovered
(Atlantic) On April 12, it was announced that a case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had been confirmed in Cass County. Cass County Public Health is happy to announce that the patient has recovered. "...
Mandy Billings Apr 23, 2020
10 Iowa School Districts Receive $300,000 to Help Purchase Buses to Lower Diesel Emissions
(Guthrie/Adair Co.) Two area school districts were awarded funds to help purchase buses to lower diesel emissions. In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protect...
Mandy Billings Apr 23, 2020
Budget finalized by Audubon County Board of Supervisors
(Audubon) The Audubon County Board of Supervisors held a public budget hearing this week and approved the FY21 Budget. The levy rate is on the rise in Audubon County with a county rate of 6.05721 and ...
Western Iowa Today Apr 23, 2020