Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Donations to the Cass County Food Pantries are keeping up with the need
(Atlantic) Cass County residents continue to step it up in a time of need. Brigham Hoegh, Cass County Wellness Coordinator, said the four main food pantries in Atlantic, Anita, Cumberland and Griswold...
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2020
Red Oak School District Superintendent Finalists Announced
(Red Oak) Three finalists have been selected for formal interviews for Red Oak Community School District Superintendent. According to the press release, the applicant pool for the position included 26...
Mandy Billings Apr 10, 2020
First COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Union County
(Creston) Union County Health Officials confirm its first case of coronavirus. "While this is Union County's first case, it may not be the last, and we encourage all residents to continue to make prev...
Tom Robinson Apr 10, 2020
2020 Academic All-Conference and Character Award Winners
(Atlantic) The Hawkeye Ten Conference All-Academic Team and Character award winners have been released. Twenty-two students from the 11 conference schools are selected each year based on Academics, Le...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2020
Audubon County Sheriff’s Report
(Audubon) The Audubon County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. Cole Jacob Benton, 29, of Hamlin, was arrested March 12th for Tampering with a Witness. The charge stems from an investigation into a...
Mandy Billings Apr 09, 2020
Public Health Advises Against Easter Travels
(Area) Easter and spring holidays are a traditional time of family gatherings, celebrations and observances. Like many other events and activities, area Public Health agencies are advising residents t...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2020
Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Iowa and 2 additional Deaths
(Johnston) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds at her daily briefing on Thursday morning reported 125 new cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing the total to 1,270 positive cases, in 79 counties. Reynolds rep...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2020
Audubon County Challenge 1900
(Audubon) Audubon County Economic Development has issued the Audubon County Challenge 1900 to support their small businesses. Sarah Slater said they have printed 1900 gift certificates. They have 1,00...
Mandy Billings Apr 09, 2020
Exira-EHK Superintendent outlines remote learning parameters
(Elk Horn) Online learning will be taking place for Exira-EHK students until school is allowed to resume. The administrative team at Exira-EHK determined the voluntary make up option to be the best ro...
Western Iowa Today Apr 09, 2020
Harlan Police Report
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department reports two arrests from March 26th. Justin Charles Henriksen, 37, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop. Henriksen was transported to the Shelby Count...
Mandy Billings Apr 09, 2020