Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Land Values Slightly Lower on Latest REALTORS Land Institute Survey
(Iowa) The REALTORS Land Institute - Iowa Chapter is pleased to announce the results of our September 2025 Land Trends and Values Survey. REALTORS Land Institute is an affiliate of the National Associ...
Tom Robinson Sep 12, 2025

Massena Mayor Phil Przychodzin Receives Mayor of the Year Award
(Des Moines) Massena Mayor Phil Przychodzin received the Mayor of the Year Award in the Under 2,000 in Population category by the Iowa Mayor's Association. The award will be presented at the Associati...
Tom Robinson Sep 12, 2025

Union County Man Arrested on Assault Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested a Union County Man on assault and other charges. Police arrested 24-year-old Marcos Jesus Braylon, of Creston, on Thursday at his residence on charges of assault caus...
Tom Robinson Sep 12, 2025

Villisca Fire Department Responds to Hay Baler Fire in Adams County
(Adams County) - On Thursday evening at approximately 9:19 p.m., the Villisca Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Highway 34 and Cherry Avenue in Adams County for a report of a hay b...
Tom Robinson Sep 12, 2025

$35.9 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits to Boost Projects Across Iowa, Including Atlantic, Avoca, Shelby and Panora
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $35.9 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 36 counties across the state. The awards will fund ...
Mandy Billings Sep 11, 2025

Remembrance Day Ceremony Held at The Atlantic City Park
(Atlantic) The American Legion Post #43 held a Remembrance Day ceremony Thursday morning at the Atlantic City Park to honor first responders for their heroic efforts during the current day and the Sep...
Tom Robinson Sep 11, 2025

Council Bluffs Man Arrested on Drug Charge in Cass County
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports one arrest. Kevin Shawn Frieze, 54, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on September 5th for possession of controlled substance. Frieze was transported t...
Mandy Billings Sep 11, 2025

Audubon City Council Approves Traffic Changes, Ordinance Amendments, and Appointments
(Audubon) The Audubon City Council addressed a wide range of issues during its meeting Wednesday evening. The Council approved the installation of a 4-way stop at the intersection of South Street and ...
Mandy Billings Sep 11, 2025

Adair County Supervisors Approve Engineer Sharing Agreement
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved an Engineer sharing agreement with Adams County. Engineer Nick Kauffman presented the board with the draft 28E agreement. Superv...
Mandy Billings Sep 11, 2025

Rep. Zach Nunn Honors 9/11 Victims, Supports First Responders and Service Members
(Washington, D.C.) Representative Zach Nunn, of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, is honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks. On September 11, 2001, the United States was struck by the deadliest ter...
Mandy Billings Sep 11, 2025







