Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Local Pools Ban Mask Goggles to Prevent Safety Risks and Closures
(Atlantic) To help ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for all, several area pools have announced a new policy: mask-style swim goggles (which cover both the eyes and nose, similar to snor...
Tom Robinson Jun 13, 2025

KSOM/KS95 News Team Recognized at the Iowa Broadcasters Association Annual Convention
(Des Moines) The KSOM/KS95 News Team won two awards at the Iowa Broadcasters Association Annual Banquet in Des Moines Thursday. Tom Robinson and Mandy Billings won an award in the Breaking News Story ...
Mandy Billings Jun 13, 2025

Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. The report is from April 18 to June 10. April 18-Floyd Johnson, 60, of Wiota was arrested and booked into the Cass Cou...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025

Atlantic FFA Earned Silver Medal at Annual Horse Judging Contest
Picture Left to Right: Kayedance Sturm, Clara Kennedy, Paislee Klever, Callie Rudy (Atlantic, IA) -- The Atlantic FFA Chapter competed in the annual Iowa FFA Horse Judging Career Development Event hel...
Chris Varney Jun 12, 2025

Cass Health Photo Contest Winners
(Atlantic) In April, Cass Health reached out to the public, seeking local photographers to be featured at their facility. Cass Health is pleased to announce that the winners of the photo contest have ...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025
Elk Horn Remains under Boil Advisory
(Elk Horn) Elk Horn City Officials reported on Wednesday that due to a loss of pressure within the city's water line, a boil advisory has been declared effective until further notice. City staff say t...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025

Monona County Male Missing
(Monona County) The Monona County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man who has been missing since May 24. He was involved in a boating accident near the Huff-Warner ac...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025

Carroll Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Fatal Crash
(Carroll, IA) -- A Caroll man is in custody for a crash that killed two people in April. Troy Bluml is accused of failing to stop at a stop sign and crashing into an SUV with three occupants inside. E...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Assault
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces an assault with a weapon charge. Red Oak Police arrested 36-year-old Brian Keith Yochum Junior at around 5:33 p.m. in the 1400 block of Forest Avenue for assault while di...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025

One Person Hurt in Semi-Farm Tractor Accident in Union County
(Creston) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Creston The Union County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on Wednesday at around 10:15 a.m. near Cherry Street. According...
Tom Robinson Jun 12, 2025







