Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Atlantic Bottling Company President and CEO Rob Feeney Discusses Workforce Growth and Childcare Solutions During Iowa Senators Stop
(Atlantic) Iowa Senator Joni Ernst visited the Atlantic Bottling Company on Friday morning as part of her river-to-river tour. She met with the company's leaders during her visit, including Atlantic B...
Tom Robinson Nov 18, 2024

Logan Tibken and "Gabby" Claims Champion Charolais Composite Show at NAILE, Capping an Exceptional 2024 Show Season
(Louisville, Kentucky) Logan Tibken, a 12-year-old from Wiota, Iowa, and his Charolais heifer, "Gabby," have had an outstanding year. Logan, the son of Tucker and Kim Tibken, and the grandson of Jim a...
Tom Robinson Nov 17, 2024

Montgomery County Man Arrested on a Drug-Related Charge and Interference with Official Acts
(Red Oak) Red Oak police arrested 35-year-old Bryceton Lee Flathers of Red Oak on Sunday for Interference with Official Acts and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officers transported Flathers to the ...
Tom Robinson Nov 17, 2024

Restaurant Neighbor Philanthropist Award Winner: Katie Huff of Greenfield
(Greenfield) Katie Huff is honored as the Iowa Restaurant Association's 2024 Restaurant Neighbor Philanthropist for her unwavering dedication to the Greenfield community during crises and daily life. ...
Tom Robinson Nov 17, 2024
Vegetation Treatment Project at Prairie Rose
(Harlan) DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen says whole lake treatment is being conducted in late November and early December. The project targets curly-leaf pondweed. Lorenzen says they are using a...
Tom Robinson Nov 17, 2024

Iowa State Researchers Boosting Rare Turtle Population
(Ames, IA) -- An effort is underway to boost declining populations of a turtle that's native to Iowa... Iowa State University Professor Stephen Dinsmore, says the "Blandings" turtle is becoming harder...
Mandy Billings Nov 17, 2024
Massena City Officials Advise Residents to Use Water Sparingly on Monday
(Massena) Massena City officials are advising residents to conserve water on Monday, as the city will be conducting water main flushing throughout the day. During this process, residents may experienc...
Tom Robinson Nov 16, 2024

Red Oak Arrest Report
(Red Oak, IA) -- On Friday November 15, 20204 at about 6:12 pm, Officers of the Red Oak police department arrested 60 year old Robert Wade Abraham on the charges of Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense ...
Chris Varney Nov 16, 2024

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff Saturday to honor fallen Navy service member
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 16, 2024 to honor fallen MMN2 Petty Officer Second Class Elijah Hummel of...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024

Atlantic Rotary Club Annual Auction November 23rd
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Rotary Club is hosting their 41st annual auction on November 23rd, 2024, at the Cass County Community Center. The event will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour, followed by di...
Mandy Billings Nov 15, 2024







