Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
IEDA approves funding for Classroom Clinic in Carroll
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved innovation funding in support of a startup located in Carroll. According to IEDA, Classroom Clinic in Carroll offers school-based te...
Mandy Billings Mar 22, 2021
DNR Officials prepping for annual walleye egg collection
(Storm Lake) The Iowa DNR's Walleye brood stock collection effort is soon to begin. Early April is the target time for the DNR's collection process in Storm Lake and other locations. The collection wa...
Western Iowa Today Mar 22, 2021
Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore explains details on Firearms Omnibus bill
(Des Moines) Iowa House District 21 Representative Tom Moore provided additional details on the Firearms Omnibus bill that passed the House on Wednesday. Moore said the bill passed 60-37 after 4 hours...
Mandy Billings Mar 22, 2021
Updated: Wind Advisory for all of Western Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for west central and northwest Iowa from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The original advisory included Monona, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Carr...
Tom Robinson Mar 21, 2021

Decatur County Man arrested on Burglary Warrant
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Decatur County man wanted for burglary and other charges. Deputies arrested Juan Esquivel Jr. of Leon following an incident on U. Avenue in ...
Tom Robinson Mar 21, 2021
Bill that prohibits training that teaches divisive concepts passes the Iowa House
(Des Moines) A bill that prohibits K-12 schools, public colleges and universities, and state and local governments from training that teaches divisive concepts passed the Iowa House last week. Iowa Ho...
Mandy Billings Mar 21, 2021

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit First Whitney Bank & Trust
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by First Whitney Bank & Trust Thursday, March 18th. Paul Gude, Bank President, shared that there was much to celebrate at First Whitney, the...
Mandy Billings Mar 21, 2021

Red Oak Woman arrested for Assault
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 30-year old Chloe Marguerite Coburn on Friday for domestic abuse assault 1st offense. Officers transported the Red Oak woman to the Montgomery County Jail and held he...
Tom Robinson Mar 20, 2021
Adair County Supervisors approve FY22 Budget
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors passed the FY22 Budget following a public hearing on Tuesday. Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg explained that they like to stay around a 20-percent fun...
Mandy Billings Mar 20, 2021

Tour the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory) from home
(Atlantic) The public is invited to tour the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory) in Atlantic from the comfort of your home. The tour will take place on Sunday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoo...
Mandy Billings Mar 20, 2021







