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News from Western Iowa.

Wind Advisory for Western Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for western Iowa until 9:00 p.m. this evening. The forecast calls for westerly winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 mil...
Tom Robinson May 16, 2025

Three Charged with Adel Trail Bridge Arson
(Adel, Iowa) The Dallas County Sheriff's Office announced that three individuals are facing charges in connection with a fire that severely damaged a bridge on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Authorit...
Tom Robinson May 16, 2025

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces numerous drug charges following a traffic stop near 4th and Grimes Street in Red Oak. Deputies arrested 65-year-old Thomas Oscar Anderson for second-degree theft, possess...
Tom Robinson May 16, 2025
Judge cites lack of confidence in Homeland Security, issues injunction in UI case
Stating that she has "little confidence" the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will comply with its own regulations, a federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction protecting four Univ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch May 15, 2025
Pottawattamie County Emergency Drinking Water Distribution Site
(Avoca) An emergency drinking water distribution site will be established at the Avoca Fire Department and be open from 5pm - 7pm today (Thursday, May 15th) and Friday (May 16th). The supply of water ...
Mandy Billings May 15, 2025

Motorcycle Driver Suffers Serious Injuries in Pottawattamie County Crash
(Council Bluffs) One person suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs Police say the accident happened on Wednesday at 8:51 p.m. in the 2500 Block of West Broad...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2025

Cass County Sheriff's Office Report
(Atlantic, IA) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. On May 13th, 2025, the Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Jordyn Lynette-Kay Hill, 25, of Council Bluffs, on charges of violati...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2025

Shed and Vehicle Destroyed in Marne Fire
(Marne) A shed and vehicle were destroyed by fire this morning. Marne Fire Chief Aaron Williams said the call went out at 8:25 a.m. to a field fire/brush fire that got out of control with the wind and...
Mandy Billings May 15, 2025

Atlantic School Board Meeting Recap
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board received a report from Nutrition Director Natalie Ritter at Wednesday's meeting. Ritter shared some exciting news about their recent nutrition audit. She said a nu...
Mandy Billings May 14, 2025
Regional Water Rural Water Association Issues Drinking Water Advisory Level RED
(Avoca) Due to the declining watershed in their wellfield and sustained water usage, Regional Water announced that the Board of Directors has implemented the "Level RED" advisory for its member custom...
Mandy Billings May 14, 2025







