Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Antique Country Drive Closed for Resurfacing Project Near Casey
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Engineer's Office is reminding motorists that Antique Country Drive, the highway south of Casey leading to Interstate 80, is closed to through traffic as crews work on a r...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2026

Cass County Engineer Updates Supervisors on Road and Bridge Projects
(Cass Co.) Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken provided an update on current projects to the Cass County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning. Wolken said a box culvert project will begin Wednesday on B...
Mandy Billings Jul 21, 2026

Atlantic Area Chamber Unveils New Look for AtlantiCash
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with First Whitney Bank & Trust, has introduced a new look for AtlantiCash, the Chamber shop-local gift certificate program that he...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

YMCA Invites Community for "S'more Jesus" at Praise by the Pool Faith, Family, Fun, and Community Celebration Set for July 22 at Sunnyside Pool
(Atlantic) The Nishna Valley Family YMCA is inviting families, friends, and community members to gather for an evening of faith, fellowship, and summer fun at Praise by the Pool: "S'more Jesus" on Wed...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

Emerson Approves 28E Agreement to Continue Red Oak EMS Service
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council will continue providing emergency medical services to Emerson after the two communities reached an agreement. City Administrator Lisa Kotter reported to the Red Oak ...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

Nebraska Man Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested 23-year-old Hayden Herkenrath of Omaha late Monday night following a traffic stop at Highway 34 and A Avenue. During the stop, law enforcement took Herken...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

State News: Flash Floods, Farming Challenges, Disaster Relief and RAGBRAI Day 3
Des Moines Hit By Flash Flooding Overnight (Des Moines, IA) -- Heavy rains led to flash flooding in Des Moines overnight. Polk County Emergency Management says at least four to five inches of rain fel...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Grooming and Enticing a Minor Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 30-year-old Zachary Aaron Thomas of Red Oak in the 300 Block of Broad Street for Violation of Probation-Grooming and Attempting to Entice a Minor. He was taken into c...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

Rain Totals
Rain Totals: Anita-.05 Atlantic-.29 (KSOM-KS95 Studios) Bridgewater-.40 Massena-.72 Red Oak-.19 Stanton-.32 Wiota-.15 (Check back for more reports)
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026

Listening First: New Atlantic High Principal James Brauer Begins with Students and Staff
(Atlantic) On July 1, Dr. James Brauer started his duties as the new Atlantic High School Principal. In a recent interview with the new principal, Dr. Brauer told KSOM/KS95 News it is an honor and a p...
Tom Robinson Jul 21, 2026







