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News from Western Iowa.

Iowa Reps Vote In Favor of Federal Spending Bill
(Washington, DC) -- Iowa's four U.S. representatives are voting to keep the federal government operating. The four Republicans voted in favor of the latest spending bill on Friday, which was later sig...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024

One Injured In Des Moines Shooting
(Des Moines, IA) -- One person is hurt after a shooting in Iowa's capital. Des Moines police say they were called out on a report of shots fired last night near the six-thousand block of Creston Avenu...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024

Red Oak Man Arrested on Firearm Charge
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 60-year-old Scottie Allen Cetnar in the 1000 block of Senate Avenue Sunday afternoon. Cetnar was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and/or a...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2024
Alzheimer's Association Offers Tips For Stress-Free Holiday Season
(Undated) -- The Alzheimer's Association is offering tips this holiday season to help the millions living with the disease and their caretakers. Alaina Nathan is a Senior Manager of Programs with the ...
Mandy Billings Dec 22, 2024

Gas Prices Higher for the Week
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose four cents, averaging $2.74 across Iowa. The $2.74 average price per gallon is still two cents lower than one year ago. The n...
Tom Robinson Dec 22, 2024
2025 Hunting and Fishing Licenses Available for Purchase
(Lewis) DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen reminds hunters to renew their hunting and fishing licenses before they expire on January 10. Lorenzen says the revenue generated from license purchases g...
Tom Robinson Dec 22, 2024

Life Expectancy Up
(Undated) -- Life expectancy in the U.S. is on the rise, reaching the highest level last year since the COVID-19 pandemic. A report out today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found ...
Mandy Billings Dec 22, 2024
AAA: Nebraska and Iowa Travelers part of 9.1 Million Expected to Close out 2024
(Omaha) AAA is forecasting more than 9.1 million travelers from the West North Central Region* (WNC) are predicted to travel 50 miles or more for the year-end holiday period (from Saturday, December 2...
Tom Robinson Dec 22, 2024
Car Chase in Red Oak on Friday Leads to Arrest and Injuries
(Red Oak, IA) -- On Friday afternoon, Red Oak police engaged in a car chase leading to injuries and multiple charges for an apparent drunken driver. At 2:41 pm, the Montgomery Communications Center wa...
Chris Varney Dec 21, 2024

Iowa HHS Reports First Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Iowa, Risk Remains Very Low to Public
Iowa HHS Reports First Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Iowa, Risk Remains Very Low to Public The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is reporting the firs...
Mandy Billings Dec 20, 2024







