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News from Western Iowa.
Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report
(Council Bluffs) Two people were arrested after Deputies were called to a physical disturbance Tuesday. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office says Richard Jack Franks, 36, of Oakland, was charged ...
Mandy Billings Mar 04, 2020
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) The driver of a motorcycle suffered severe injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Council Bluffs. Police say it happened at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of South 6th Street...
Tom Robinson Mar 04, 2020
Audubon School Bond Issue Passes
(Audubon) The $7.5 million Audubon School bond issue passed 271-yes to-119 no, or 69.59 percent in favor of and 30.41-percent no votes. The referendum will fund the model, repair, and improvement of t...
Tom Robinson Mar 03, 2020

Update on Cass County Filings
(Atlantic) Republican Steve Baier filed papers today for District 4 Supervisors in Cass County. On Monday, Republican Republican Darby J. McLaren filed for Sheriff; Republican Dale Sunderman for Audit...
Mandy Billings Mar 03, 2020
SHIFT ATL receives generous gifts from former resident Roger Underwood
(Atlantic) SHIFT ATL recently received a big boost in their fundraising efforts, thanks to former Atlantic resident, Roger Underwood. SHIFT ATL was formed in June of 2019 with a broad but straightforw...
Mandy Billings Mar 03, 2020
Harlan Police Report
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department reports four arrests and one citation. John Anthony Wyatt, 51, of Harlan, was arrested February 18th following a call for service. Wyatt was transported to the Sh...
Mandy Billings Mar 03, 2020
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Hires New Program Director
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce has hired a new Program Director. Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith announced Tuesday morning that Kelsey Beschorner of...
Tom Robinson Mar 03, 2020
Hansen Officially Files Papers to run for District 6 Senate Seat
(Audubon) Heath Hansen, Republican from Audubon, officially filed papers with Secretary of State Paul Pate as a candidate on June 2nd Republican Primary ballot for State Senate. Hansen is running for ...
Tom Robinson Mar 03, 2020
Russell Joyce making another Bid for Cass County Supervisor
(Atlantic) Former CADCO Director and former County Supervisor Russell Joyce is running for the 5th District Cass County Supervisor seat. Joyce filed papers on Monday to run for the spot held by Frank ...
Tom Robinson Mar 02, 2020

Exira/EHK and IKM/Manning Superintendent Applauds State Transportation Bill
(Exira/EHK) Exira/EHK and IKM/Manning Superintendent of Schools Trevor Miller says the education funding bill signed by the Governor this past week, will help both districts. Miller says there is a co...
Tom Robinson Mar 03, 2020







