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News from Western Iowa.
Iowa House Passes Chronic Absenteeism/Truancy Bill
(Des Moines) The Iowa House passed HF2547, the Chronic Absenteeism/Truancy bill. Iowa House Representative Tom Moore, of Griswold, said this bill directs the school boards (public and nonpublic) to ad...
Mandy Billings Mar 15, 2024
Safe Drinking Water Act Coming to Life: Other Bills Left Behind
(Des Moines) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn, a Republican from Iowa, alongside Democrat U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes from Ohio, unveiled bipartisan legislation known as the Safe Drinking Water for ...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024

Creston Police Report Three Arrests
(Creston) A Creston man faces assault charges. Creston Police arrested 55-year-old Terry Lee Kelley early this morning at his residence for Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st - Degree. Officers transported K...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024

Cass County Auditor Reminder: Statements Regarding Proposed Property Tax Rates
(Atlantic) Property owners in Cass County, and across the state will soon receive a new statement in the mail regarding potential property taxes and public hearing dates for cities, schools, and the c...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024

Fremont County Man Arrested in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 37-year-old David Dale Morelock of Farragut on Thursday following a traffic stop near Highway 34 and G Avenue. Authorities transported Morelock ...
Tom Robinson Mar 15, 2024
New Cooperative Liquid Nitrogen Spill Well Water Testing Update
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Emergency Management provided an update this (Thursday) afternoon on the liquid nitrogen spill at New Cooperative in Red Oak. After careful examination and a thorough searc...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2024
Former IKM Manning Teacher Sentenced to Prison
(Manning) A former IKM Manning School teacher has been sentenced to prison. According to court records, 24-year-old Cassidy Kraus was sentenced to a total of 33-years in prison for sending inappropria...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2024

Construction on Bridge over Indian Creek on G30 in Cass County to Resume March 20th
(Cass Co) The Cass County Engineer's Office says construction will be resuming on Highland Road (G-30), over Indian Creek, on Wednesday, March 20th. The bridge will be closed and a signed detour via M...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2024
Iowa House Passes School Safety Infrastructure Bill
(Des Moines) This week the Iowa House passed HF2652, the School Safety Infrastructure bill. Iowa House Representative Tom Moore, of Griswold, said this is their second bill regarding school safety. Mo...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2024
Carroll Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Crime
(Omaha, NE) A Carroll, Iowa man was sentenced Wednesday in Federal Court in Omaha, Nebraska, for distributing methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska, says 45-year-old Stephe...
Mandy Billings Mar 14, 2024







