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News from Western Iowa.

Gas Prices Up Slightly Across Iowa, Diesel Also Rises
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are paying a bit more at the pump this week. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in the state rose by 2 cents, now sitting at $2.95 per gallon. ...
Mandy Billings Jul 27, 2025

Confidence In Social Security Declining
(Undated) - Younger Americans are less optimistic about social security benefits as public confidence in the program declines. According to a new AARP survey, 36-percent of respondents were very or so...
Mandy Billings Jul 27, 2025

Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Students from Fentanyl, Trafficking, and Gang Violence
(Washington, D.C.) Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) recently introduced the Safe Schools and Communities Act, bipartisan legislation that allows public schools to apply for ...
Mandy Billings Jul 27, 2025

Cass County Fair 4H and FFA Sheep Show Results
(Atlantic) The 4-H and FFA Sheep Show kicked off Saturday's activities at the Cass County Fair on Saturday Morning. The results of the show are posted below. FFA Results: Champion FFA Black Faced Lamb...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2025

Extreme Heat Warning for Portions of Western and Southwestern Iowa
(Des Moines) - The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of the region, including parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Iowa, from noon to 8 p.m. CDT on Sunday...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2025

Montgomery County Man Faces Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police report the arrest of 42-year-old Miguel Angel Lopez in the 300 block of W. 2nd Street on the charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and extortion. Miguel was transported t...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2025

2025 Cass County Fair Schedule, Saturday, July 26
(Atlantic) Cass County Fair Schedule, Saturday, July 26, 2025. 8:00am - Sheep Show 8:00am - 8:00pm - 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open 10:00am - Pet Show 10:00am - 10:00pm - Inflatable Carnival 11:00am - Meat Goa...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2025

YMCA Hosts "Praise by the Pool" Event for Families at Sunnyside Pool
(Atlantic) The Nishna Valley Family YMCA is inviting area families to beat the summer heat and connect through faith, fun, and fellowship at its upcoming "Praise by the Pool" event on Wednesday, Augus...
Mandy Billings Jul 26, 2025

The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors visit the Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors visited the Cass County Fair to celebrate the opening day. During their visit, they heard from several fair board members a...
Mandy Billings Jul 25, 2025

Fremont County Sheriff's Office Reports Two-Vehicle Collision with Injuries
(Shenandoah) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries Thursday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 59 in Shenandoah. Deputies ...
Mandy Billings Jul 25, 2025







