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News from Western Iowa.

Nominations Open for Second Annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Competition
(Des Moines) The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and MidWestOne are partnering once again to host the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. This initiative highlights Iowa's rob...
Mandy Billings Apr 13, 2025
EGG-cellent Spring Celebration Market Features Local Eggs
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park's EGG-cellent Spring Celebration Market, celebrating farm-fresh eggs, will be held Saturday, April 19 from noon to 3:00 PM at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA in Atlantic. ...
Mandy Billings Apr 13, 2025

Stangeland Ready to Come to Small Town Iowa and Run CAM and Nodaway Valley School Districts
(Anita & Greenfield, IA) -- Earlier this week, the CAM and Nodaway Valley school districts announced their new shared superintendent -- Dr. Pam Stangeland comes to the district from Boone where sh...
Chris Varney Apr 12, 2025

Updated: Atlantic Fire Department Called to Shed/Vehicle Fire
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department responded to a shed and vehicle fire at 1:17 p.m. at 54735 Buck Creek Road. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel stated that the fire was caused by individuals living...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025

"Stop the Scammers" Tour to Hold Events Across Iowa
(Iowa) -- There will be events across the state this spring and summer bringing awareness to scams affecting Iowans. The events will focus on teaching Iowans about what scams are common in the state a...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025

Temporary closure of U.S. 34 between G Avenue and Iowa 48 in Red Oak begins on April 28
(Red Oak) If you drive on U.S. 34 between G Avenue and Iowa 48 in Red Oak you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow down your trip. Beginning on Monday, April 28, until Fr...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025

Iowa Governor Reynolds Not Running For Reelection
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is not seeking re-election in 2026. She made the announcement on social media this morning. Reynolds first served as a State Senator, before becoming Lie...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025

Nunn Bill to Combat Illicit Terrorist Financing Passes Committee
(Washington DC) Recently, the House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed Representative Zach Nunn's (IA-03) bipartisan legislation to bolster America's national security and strengthen the ...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025
Reminder: Regional Water at Alert Level Yellow
(Avoca) Regional Water's Board of Directors has issued a continued reminder to customers on its ATP System that the area remains under Alert Level Yellow, the second-highest stage of its Emergency Wat...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025

Fatal Accident in Cass County
(Cass Co) One person died in a two-vehicle accident in Cass County early this (Friday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident occurred at 1:08 a.m. on I-80 westbound near mile marker 63. 35-...
Mandy Billings Apr 11, 2025







