Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Guthrie County Attorney Updates Supervisors on Caseloads, Trials, and Other Items
(Guthrie Co) Guthrie County Attorney Dana Minteer provided an updated to the Board of Supervisors this (Tuesday) morning. Minteer said the numbers aren't exact, but they currently have approximately 3...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

2025 Coca-Cola Days T-Shirt Now Available
(Atlantic) Coca-Cola enthusiasts can now gear up for the 2025 Coca-Cola Days celebration in Atlantic with the official event T-shirt, now available for purchase. The annual event-set for Friday, Septe...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

Discount Dayz Returns to Atlantic with Big Savings During Tax-Free Weekend
(Atlantic) Atlantic's annual summer shopping tradition is back. Discount Dayz will take place Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd, offering two full days of local deals, dining, and community ...
Mandy Billings Jul 22, 2025

Montgomery County Board Supervisors Approve Bridge Construction Project
(Red Oak) The Montgomery Board of Supervisors approved the low bid of MDX Construction L.L.C. from Sidney for the G Avenue pipe culvert project, located south of 180th Street, for $138,625.00. The bid...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Creston Police report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 41-year-old Douglas Matthew Sheldon, of Lenox, at 302 N. Pine Street for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana - 1st Of...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Closure of the Iowa 175 bridge over I-29 near Onawa begins on Thursday, July 24
(Onawa, Iowa) Suppose you drive on the Iowa 175 bridge over Interstate 29 west of Onawa. In that case, you need to be aware of an upcoming closure that may affect your trip, according to the Iowa Depa...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

DNR seeks comment on proposed research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation permits administrative rule revisions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Natural Resources Collector Permits: Research, Education and Wildlife Rehabilitatio...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

One Person Suffers Serious Injuries in a Car Versus Train Accident
(Wapello County) A woman was airlifted to the University of Iowa Health with serious injuries when the vehicle she was riding in was struck by a train in Wapello County, Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol sa...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

Montgomery County Man Jailed on a Charge of Interference with Official Acts
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Lee Lafollette of Red Oak for interference with official acts. Additionally, the Officer cited him for trespassing. Authorities transported Lafoll...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025

2025 Cass County Fair Gets Underway this Week
(Atlantic) The 2025 Cass County Fair features some new entertainment this year, when it opens on Wednesday, July 23, and runs through Tuesday, July 29. The entertainment begins on Thursday with the Li...
Tom Robinson Jul 22, 2025







