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Page County Man arrested for Failure to Appear
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of 28-year-old James R. Castillo, of Clarinda. Castillo was arrested at approximately 1:00 p.m on Monday on a warrant charging him w...
Western Iowa Today Oct 19, 2020
Page County Sheriff’s Office Reports Two Arrests
(Clarinda) The Page County Sheriff's Office arrested two people in separate incidents for OWI. Deputies found a vehicle parked near the intersection of Highway 71 and 270th Street approximately six- m...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020
Iowa Democratic Party Bringing Early Vote Express to Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Iowa Democratic party's "Early Vote Express" is coming to Atlantic on Wednesday, October 21. Cass County Democratic Chairperson Sherry Toelle says the emphasis is on voting early. She s...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020
911 hang up and stolen car in Pottawattamie County lead to arrest of juveniles
(Council Bluffs) Two teenagers have been charged in Pottawattamie County after a vehicle was stolen Saturday evening. A 15 year old female called 911 and told dispatchers she was in a stolen car and n...
Western Iowa Today Oct 19, 2020
Page County Man Charged following Pursuit
(Clarinda) A Page County man faces multiple charges following a vehicle pursuit on Sunday evening. Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers said Officers arrested 51-year old Steven William Wells, of Coll...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020
Adair County Treasurer’s Office Closed through Monday, October 26th
(Greenfield) The Adair County Treasurer's office will be closed Monday, October 19th through Monday, October 26th. All drivers' license appointments have been canceled for the remainder of the week. F...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020
Creston Police report six arrests and one theft
(Creston) Creston Police report six arrests and one theft in their latest activity released on Monday morning. *Police arrested Kathy Beemer, 61, of 404 S St., Bedford, on Friday at 902 N Oak on a Tay...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020

2 sisters die, 3 people hurt in Des Moines crash
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Two sisters died and three other people were injured Sunday when two vehicles collided in Des Moines. The crash happened around 5 a.m. Sunday after a northbound Toyota car cros...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020
Learn to trap workshop offered by Iowa DNR
(Area) The Iowa DNR is offering an online learning opportunity for trappers this week. The free classes will take place on October 20th and 22nd. Bryan Hayes with the Iowa DNR explains, "This is a fre...
Western Iowa Today Oct 19, 2020
COVID-19 and Holiday Gatherings
(Atlantic) COVID-19 is putting a fork into some family gatherings during this upcoming holiday season, particularly Thanksgiving, which is less than one month away. Cass County Public Health Director ...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2020







