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News from Western Iowa.

Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Welcome Sol Natural Health
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed April Marnin of Sol Natural Health as a new Chamber member during a visit on Thursday, May 28th at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Co...
Mandy Billings May 31, 2026

Rain Totals
Atlantic-.30 (Studios in Downtown Atlantic) Avoca-.58 Massena-.15 Red Oak-.75 Stanton-1.2 Treynor-.62 Wiota-.24
Tom Robinson May 30, 2026

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Emmet County Claims One Life and Leaves Another Injured
(Estherville. Iowa) One person died, and another person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Emmet County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:42 p.m. on Friday in the 4100 Bl...
Tom Robinson May 30, 2026

Atlantic Building Trades Students to Showcase Newly Built Home During June 5 Open House
(Atlantic) An open house will be held on June 5th for the public to tour the home built by the Atlantic Community School District building trades students. Randy Watts, with Camblin Mechanical, said t...
Mandy Billings May 29, 2026
Former DMPS Superintendent Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison
(Des Moines, IA ) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. Roberts was arrested by ICE in September and later resigned. He plea...
Mandy Billings May 29, 2026

Bridge on 190th Street east of Prescott closed
(Prescott) The Adams County Engineer's Office says the bridge on 190th Street over the railroad tracks east of Prescott is closed to all traffic until repairs are made. The length of time for the brid...
Mandy Billings May 29, 2026

Stay Safe on Iowa Waters: Essential Boating Safety Tips for Summer
(Des Moines) Iowa waters are getting busy as summer heat draws people to local beaches and waterways. With peak boating season approaching, it's essential to prioritize safety. Susan Stocker, Boating ...
Tom Robinson May 29, 2026

Three Democrats compete in Iowa 4th Congressional District primary
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Though Iowa's 4th Congressional District is considered a longtime Republican stronghold, three Democrats are competing in the June 2 primary to become the candidate competing f...
Iowa Capital Dispatch May 29, 2026

Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrests for Fraud, Drug Offenses and Domestic Contact Order Violations
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports five arrests between May 21st and May 26th on charges ranging from drug offenses to theft and domestic contact order violations. Miles Blake Cooley,...
Mandy Billings May 29, 2026

Nunn Introduces Bill to Prevent Homelessness for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
(Washington, D.C.) Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Mike Carey (OH-15) today introduced the Housing Opportunities for Moving to Em...
Mandy Billings May 29, 2026







