Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Authorities Investigating Death of Woman Found in Earling Home
(Harlan) On Thursday, July 31, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to 204 2nd Avenue in Earling for a welfare check. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office press release, based on in...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025
Nishnabotna Water Defenders Condemn Settlement Over Major Fertilizer Spill
(Southwest Iowa) The Nishnabotna Water Defenders, a nonprofit based in southwest Iowa, are disappointed that the settlement issued by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird with no public input represents ...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025

Vision Atlantic Series Continues: "Scope Update-Keeping the Vision
(Atlantic) The Vision Atlantic Camblin Hills Development project continues to progress, with the housing development part of the project slated to start soon. Meanwhile, fundraising efforts for the 30...
Tom Robinson Aug 01, 2025

Red Oak Man Arrested for Burglary and Assault
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 36-year-old Bryceton Lee Flathers, of Red Oak, on Thursday in the 900 block of N. 4th Street on the charges of Burglary 1st Degree and Assault Causing ...
Mandy Billings Jul 31, 2025

Special Election Set for August 19 in City of Lewis
(Lewis) A special election will be held in the City of Lewis, Cass County, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Voters will cast ballots for the City Council At-Large position. Polls will be open from 7:00 a....
Mandy Billings Jul 31, 2025

2025 "Best of the West" Champions
(Denison) Some of the region's top 4-H and FFA showmen and their livestock competed Wednesday night at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Denison for the 8th annual "Best of the West" Show. The compet...
Tom Robinson Jul 31, 2025

Attorney General Bird Warns of Ticket Scams Ahead of Iowa State Fair
(Des Moines) As the Iowa State Fair approaches and concerts and shows are scheduled in venues all over the state, Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans to be cautious when purchasing event ...
Mandy Billings Jul 31, 2025

Audubon County Sheriff's Report
(Audubon Co) The Audubon County Sheriff's Office arrested Patrick Jensen, 53, of Audubon, on July 10th on a Failure to Appear Warrant. He was seen by the magistrate and later released on his own recog...
Mandy Billings Jul 31, 2025

Air Quality Alert in Iowa
(Des Moines) The Iowa DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Iowa through midnight Friday night. Moderate to heavy smoke is expected to impact most of Iowa over the next few days at levels con...
Mandy Billings Jul 31, 2025

Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department reports two arrests. Daniel John Vornbrock, 39, of Glenwood, was arrested on July 30th for Domestic Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow and three counts of Child ...
Mandy Billings Jul 31, 2025







