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News from Western Iowa.
Montgomery County Fair Schedule, Friday, July 18, 2025
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Fair Schedule, Friday, July 18, 2025 8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Swine Show - Livestock Pavilion Morning Cookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors 9:00 AM-...
Tom Robinson Jul 18, 2025

Pottawattamie County Fair Events for Friday, July 18
(Avoca, IA) 7:30 - 8:00 AM Clover Kid Sheep/Goat Check In (Show Ring) 8:00 AM Goat Show followed by Sheep Show followed by: Adult Showmanship Contest 1:00 PM Rabbit & Small Pet Shows 2:00 PM Dog S...
Mandy Billings Jul 18, 2025

Grace Pauley Crowned 2025 Pottawattamie County Fair Queen; Molly Stamp is Junior Fair Queen
(Avoca) Grace Pauley was crowned the 2025 Pottawattamie County Fair Queen. Grace is entering her senior year of high school. She is the daughter of Rhonda and Chris Buck. Grace explained that the proc...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

Live Video Broadcast from the 2025 Montgomery County Fair
Charlotte was live at the 2025 Mongtomery County Fair Thursday Afternoon and spoke to many fair participants including Madison Burt, Viviana Pollock, Delaney True, Tailen Tipler, Audri Johnson, Kenned...
Western Iowa Today Jul 17, 2025

Nunn Leads Call for Comprehensive Russia Sanctions to Bolster U.S. Negotiating Power
(Washington D.C.) Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) and RSC Chair August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging a sanctions package to give t...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released their arrest report for July 1 through July 12. Courtney Cook, 26, of Ft. Dodge, was arrested on July 2nd for Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of Contr...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

All Iowa Kum & Go Stores To Rebrand As Maverik By Mid-October
(Des Moines, IA) All Kum & Go convenience stores in Iowa will be rebranded as Maverik by mid-October. The first will be the Neola location which will close tomorrow and reopen as Maverik on Tuesda...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025
Former Iowa Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Diversion, Illegal Firearms Possession, and Bank Fraud
(Onawa) A former Iowa nurse from western Iowa, who stole pain medication from nursing home residents, burglarized multiple residences, possessed a firearm as a felon, and committed a bank fraud, was s...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025

Creston Police Report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police report the arrest of 51-year-old Cory Wayne McKinney of Creston at 102 W Taylor Street. McKinney was charged with Driving While Barred, a habitual offender. Officers transport...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2025

Pottawattamie County Fair Schedule for Thursday, July 17
Avoca, IA 7:00 - 8:00 AM Beef Weigh-In 9:00 AM Poultry Show 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open Class Registration 9:30 AM Livestock Judging Contest Registration (Showring) 10:00 AM Livestock Judging Contest 4:00 ...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2025







