Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Regional Water Downgrades Advisory to Level Yellow
(Avoca) Regional Water Rural Water Association announced Friday that it has lowered its water conservation advisory from "Level Red" to "Level Yellow," thanks to the continued efforts of its customers...
Mandy Billings Aug 29, 2025

Grassley Talks Tax Bill, Farm Policy During Atlantic Visit
(Atlantic) Senator Chuck Grassley met with members of the Cass County Farm Bureau and others in the Ag community at TS Bank in Atlantic Friday afternoon. Grassley addressed the tax bill passed in July...
Mandy Billings Aug 29, 2025

LIVE Video Broadcast from the 2025 Guthrie County Fair
Jay was live with KSOM and KS 95.7 Live At The Guthrie County Fair Friday and spoke to various fair participants - This live broadcast brought to you by Elite Harvest Equipment, Community Insurance an...
William Saluk Aug 29, 2025

Sources: Joni Ernst Will Not Seek Re-election
(Des Moines, Iowa) - Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will not seek re-election next fall, according to a CBS News report citing sources close to the Republican lawmaker. Ernst is expected to make a formal ann...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2025

Neola's 'Hoo Doo Days' Event Begins Tonight
(Neola, IA) -- Neola's yearly 'Hoo Doo Days' event begins tonight with an outdoor movie showing at the Neola City Park. The four-day event which attracts hundreds of attendants each year has many attr...
Jack McKee Aug 29, 2025

Jeremy Butler Running For Atlantic City Council At-Large
(Atlantic) Jeremy Butler has officially filed papers to run for an At-Large seat on the Atlantic City Council. Butler has long been active in the community, serving as past president of the Atlantic J...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2025

Iowa Lawmakers Urged To Implement School Safety Rules
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa lawmakers are urged to act on school safety recommendations in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting. State House Speaker Pat Grassley says legislators are actively pursuing sa...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2025

Increased Traffic and Enforcement Expected Over Labor Day Weekend
(Denison) AAA is advising motorists to expect heavier traffic on the roads over the next several days. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy says the Labo...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2025

Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Awards $95,000 in Grants, Announces Marlee Matlin as Summit Keynote
(Southwest Iowa) The Community Foundation for Western Iowa announced Wednesday that the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa has awarded $95,000 in its latest grant cycle, funding 13 organizations dedicated...
Mandy Billings Aug 29, 2025

Parade, Fireworks, and More Planned for Massena's July 4, 2026 Celebration
(Massena) The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary-also known as the Semiquincentennial-on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commem...
Tom Robinson Aug 29, 2025







