Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Four injured in a rollover accident in southeast Pottawattamie County
(Pottawattamie Co.) Four people were injured in a rollover accident in southeast Pottawattamie County Thursday evening. Pottawattamie County Chief Deputy Rob Ambrose said at approximately 11:30 p.m., ...
Mandy Billings May 01, 2020
Creston Police Report Two Thefts
(Creston) Creston Police received two theft reports this week. Matt Stephens told authorities someone broke into his garage at 511 N. Walnut Street. The items stolen include; a Watt Generator, 18-volt...
Tom Robinson May 01, 2020
Speeding Driver faces Drug and Theft charges in Fremont County
(Sidney) Two men from Pottawattamie County face drug and other charges in Fremont County after a Deputy observed the pair traveling approximately 124 miles per hour on Interstate 29. Deputies stopped ...
Tom Robinson May 01, 2020
Restrictions Ease today for certain Businesses in 77 of Iowa’s 99 Counties
(Johnston) Today limits put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 are eased in counties where the virus activity is low, or none at all. People in these communities if they choose, can shop on Main ...
Tom Robinson May 01, 2020
Nebraska man arrested following a pursuit in Fremont County
(Tabor) A Nebraska man was arrested following a pursuit in Fremont County Thursday. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office received information of a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Iowa State Patrol ent...
Mandy Billings Apr 30, 2020

Gardening gains Popularity among Iowans During COVID-19 Pandemic
(Atlantic) In these uncertain times of COVID-19 and isolation at home, many Iowans' are gardening in record numbers. Local home improvement stores and Master Gardner hotlines are fielding an increasin...
Tom Robinson Apr 30, 2020
6 new cases of COVID-19 in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) Pottawattamie County Public Health today reported six new COVID-19 cases. The total of COVID-19 cases in Pottawattamie County is now 42. Twenty individuals have recovered, 19 are self...
Mandy Billings Apr 30, 2020
(Additional Information) County Begins Cass County COVID-19 Mobile Food For All
(Atlantic) A new program is available in Cass County to assist with food needs during COVID-19. Cass County COVID-19 Mobile Food For All will deliver food to anyone in Cass County who needs food at th...
Mandy Billings Apr 30, 2020
Iowa Workforce Development Director Addresses “back-to-work”: IWD Updated Phone System
(Johnston) Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend appearing at Governor Reynolds daily news briefing issued this warning to employees being recalled back to work. Townsend says those people...
Tom Robinson Apr 30, 2020
Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 at Clarinda Correctional Facility
(Clarinda) Earlier today, the Clarinda Correctional Facility (CCF) was notified that an inmate has tested positive for COVID-19. The inmate is an adult (between the ages of 18 and 40) male, and has be...
Mandy Billings Apr 30, 2020







