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News from Western Iowa.
Iowa State Fair Reveals Butter Cow Sculptures
(Des Moines) The Iowa State Fair's famous butter cow will share the display with butter sculptures of "Tonight Show" comedians Johnny Carson and Steve Higgins, both Iowa natives. Carson, who hosted th...
Tom Robinson Jul 12, 2024

Montgomery County Woman Arrested on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 27-year-old Destiny Jill Anderson of Red Oak on Thursday in the 100 block of West Elm Street. Officers transported Anderson to the Montgomery County La...
Tom Robinson Jul 12, 2024

Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Some areas of northwest Iowa received more than half a year's worth of rain during the final week of June, leading to significant flooding conditions, according to the latest Water Summar...
Mandy Billings Jul 11, 2024

State Fair Bird Flu Cancellations
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa State Fair is canceling two attractions because of concerns about the avian flu in dairy cattle. The Milking Parlor and the "I Milked a Cow" experience will not be a part ...
Mandy Billings Jul 11, 2024
Audubon City Council Approves Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance
(Audubon) In response to numerous complaints about fireworks usage, the Audubon City Council approved an amendment to Ordinance No. 739, titled "Fireworks". According to the minutes from the meeting o...
Mandy Billings Jul 11, 2024

Randolph Woman Arrested for Public Intoxication
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 45-year-old Christie Marie Alley, of Randolph, this (Thursday) morning for Public Intoxication. Alley was transported to the Montgomery County Jail whe...
Mandy Billings Jul 11, 2024

Bondurant Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
(Des Moines) Sarah Rahm, age 39, of Bondurant, was sentenced on July 2, 2024, after pleading guilty to Tampering With Records (Aggravated Misdemeanor) following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance ...
Tom Robinson Jul 11, 2024

First Whitney Bank & Trust Donates $2.5 Million to Vision Atlantic's Transformative Project
(Atlantic) First Whitney Bank & Trust has led donation efforts for Vision Atlantic's transformative project, donating a substantial $2.5 million towards efforts to bring a housing development, new...
Tom Robinson Jul 11, 2024

Shelby County Fair Events for Thursday
(Shelby Co) Judging of the 4-H/FFA Poultry and Open Class Non-Livestock Departments begins at 8:30 this morning at the Shelby County Fair. 4-H/FFA Cats and Small Pets judging begins at 9:00 a.m., foll...
Mandy Billings Jul 11, 2024
Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith Provides Update on RAGBRAI's Overnight Stay in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith, speaking at the Atlantic City Council meeting, stated that all housing needs are met for RAGBRAI's overnight stay in Atlantic on July 22. B...
Tom Robinson Jul 10, 2024







