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News from Western Iowa.
Single vehicle fatality accident in Greene County influenced by collision with a pheasant
(Greene County) A 30-year-old from Des Moines has died in a single vehicle accident in Greene County. The Iowa State Patrol says Theodore Wayne Sanford McGinnis was northbound on 330th Street between ...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
Regional Water in Avoca issues Mandatory Water Use Restrictions
(Avoca) Regional Water issued mandatory water use restrictions effective immediately. Regional Water General Manager Richard Gaul tells KSOM/KS95 News the historically dry season has taken its toll on...
Tom Robinson Jun 04, 2021
Iowa Department Of Transportation Still Printing Road Maps
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Department of Transportation has printed one-million paper road maps this year for those who want something more than a screen. The full-color map measures 27-by-47 inches...
Tom Robinson Jun 04, 2021
Harlan water supply continues to be a concern
(Harlan) A water watch remains in effect in Harlan. Harlan Municipal Utilities warns with warm weather on the way the current usage projections could elevate things to a water warning as soon as next ...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
Warm weather arrives, but no signal for dry conditions
(Area) As we've already noticed this week, the barometer is rising in the month of June. The short term outlook, according to State Climatologist Justin Glisan will see warmer than average temperature...
Western Iowa Today Jun 04, 2021
Governor Reynolds Rules Out Run For US Senate
(Lake View, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is ruling out a run for U-S Senate in 2022. Reynolds told reporters in Lake View Wednesday, "I can say with great confidence I am not leaving Iowa." She was as...
Western Iowa Today Jun 03, 2021
Monona County Crash Claims One Life
(Monona County) A Nebraska man died in a crash in Monona County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday on Highway 183 north of the Harrison County line. Authoritie...
Tom Robinson Jun 03, 2021
Atlantic Municipal Pool opening delayed
(Atlantic) The opening of the Atlantic Municipal Swimming Pool has been pushed back. The pool, originally scheduled to open on Monday, June 7, is leaking water. Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director ...
Tom Robinson Jun 03, 2021
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Report
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of 28-year-old Xavier Malik Robinson on Saturday. Robinson is charged with Criminal Mischief 2nd (Damage $1,500-$10,000), ...
Western Iowa Today Jun 03, 2021
Rain fell often in May, but not in large amounts
(Area) May temperatures were near normal for the state while precipitation totals lagged behind. State Climatologist Justin Glisan reports this past month was similar to April in the sense that the we...
Western Iowa Today Jun 03, 2021







