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Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people and received a report of a theft. On May 4, Police arrested 57-year-old James Chandler Sash of Creston at Division and Spencer. He's charged with Possessio...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022
Three More Years of Weather Extremes?
(NAFB) If you're a believer in long-term weather cycles, a farmer from the 1800s, an Iowa State University professor, and a Canadian commodity analyst all believe that we're in the final three years o...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022

Three Iowa teens shot and injured at after-prom party
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Three Iowa teenagers were shot and injured after some uninvited guests showed up to an after-prom party. Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek said about 200 people were at the p...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022
Central Iowa man charged in US Capitol insurrection
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A 41-year-old central Iowa man faces charges alleging that he took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building. Chad Heathcote, of Adel, was arrested We...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022

"Why I Coach" with Creighton coach and Guthrie Center native Jim Flanery
(Omaha) Guthrie Center native Jim Flanery is the head women's basketball coach at Creighton. We tell his story this week on "Why I Coach." Flanery played for Creighton and was a philosophy major. He i...
Western Iowa Today May 09, 2022

Jeff Wissler Obituary
Jeffrey Lynn Wissler passed away at his home on May 5, 2022, at the age of 60. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 27, 1961, the son of Jack and Dellene (Lindblom) Wissler, and later baptized. ...
Western Iowa Today May 09, 2022

Man Missing After Boat Capsizes On Des Moines River.
(Runnells, IA) The Marion County Sheriff's Office says one person is missing after a boat capsized in the Des Moines River near Runnells. Three people were in the boat at the time it went underwater. ...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022
Vehicle Of Cedar Rapids Water Department Employee Found In River
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A river search will continue today for the body of a missing Cedar Rapids water division employee. The city vehicle of 54-year-old Erik Spaw of Cedar Rapids was found submerged i...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022
Defense Argues That 16-Year-Old Defendant Can Be Rehabilitated
(Fairfield, IA) The defense has argued a 16-year-old murder defendant can be rehabilitated and his case should be moved to juvenile court. A hearing on that matter was held in Fairfield Friday. Willar...
Tom Robinson May 09, 2022

College Sports Weekly Recap
ACGC Graduates Kate Crawford, Sophomore, Track and Field, UNI -The Missouri Valley Conference Championships are March 13th-15th at Drake Mady Kelsey, Freshman, Track and Field, Midland -Competed in th...
Western Iowa Today May 08, 2022







