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News from Western Iowa.
California man arrested following a pursuit in Stuart
(Stuart) A California man was arrested following a pursuit in Stuart Friday evening. The Stuart Police Department says at approximately 5:03 p.m. a Stuart Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle dr...
Mandy Billings Sep 19, 2022
Body Of Northwood Woman Found In Shell Rock River
(Northwood, IA) -- The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation investigate after a woman's body was found in the Shell Rock River Friday. The woman has been identifie...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2022
Governor Says No Plans To Close Marshalltown Veterans Home
(Marshalltown, IA) -- A spokesperson for the governor says there are no plans to close the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. The spokesperson says an email titled "facility closure," sent to employe...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2022
Fremont County Arrest Report
(Sidney) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office released a long list of arrests. Most recently, Fremont County Deputies arrested 34-year-old Blake Tobin of Sidney on Sunday for Domestic Abuse, 3rd Offens...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2022
Hinson Proposes Increase In Child Tax Credit
(Marion, IA) -- Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion is proposing an increase in the federal child tax credit as part of a package she says will support women during and after their pregna...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2022
Authorities Investigate Bicycle vs Vehicle Accident in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating an accident involving a nine-year-old boy struck by a vehicle. Police say the accident happened at 8:37 p.m. on Satu...
Tom Robinson Sep 19, 2022
Storm Reports
(Des Moines) A line of severe thunderstorms swept through southwest Iowa on Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, numerous hail reports exist. *7:10 p.m. The public ...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2022
Atlantic School Board Comments on Generous Donations
(Atlantic) Atlantic School Board member Laura McLean pointed out at Wednesday's School Board meeting the generous donations from the two school foundations and the Atlantic Booster Club. For example, ...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2022
Harlan Schools Superintendent Reacts to the Bond Issue Results
(Harlan) On Tuesday, the Harlan Community District's $22.1 million bond issue passed with proposition TD mustering 1003 yes votes to 660, no or 60.31-percent. The TE passed 1,104 yes to 538 no votes o...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2022
School, Harvest Season, Tips for COVID-19
(NAFB) Children are back in school, and the fall harvest is just around the corner for much of the Midwest. As farmers and ranchers gear up for a busy season, Doctors suggest getting the COVID-19 vacc...
Tom Robinson Sep 18, 2022