Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Henderson Man Arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault Strangulation
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 39-year-old Adam Chandler Orr, of Henderson, today (Wednesday) in the 400 block of 1st Avenue on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault - Strangulation Cau...
Mandy Billings Jan 17, 2024

Ashlynn Bagshaw Selected as a Great Iowa Nurse
(Atlantic) Cass Health is proud to announce that Registered Nurse Ashlynn Bagshaw was selected as one of the 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. Great Iowa Nurses is a non-profit program that recognizes nurses in...
Mandy Billings Jan 17, 2024

Atlantic Fire Department called to Garage Fire
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department was called to a fire in a garage at 402 Linn Street in Atlantic at around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The detached garage is located behind the home. A burned ATV was...
Mandy Billings Jan 17, 2024
Two Rounds of Winter Weather Forecast
(Des Moines) Another round of winter weather is on the way. Brooke Hagenhoff with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says two rounds of snow starting this (Wednesday) afternoon. Eight southwes...
Tom Robinson Jan 17, 2024
APD to Issue Tickets for Vehicles Violating Snow Removal Ordinance
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department will begin issuing citations for overdue parking beginning today. Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue says this will assist the street department with continuin...
Tom Robinson Jan 17, 2024
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024
(NAFB) Social Security benefits-critical for elderly rural residents-will increase 3.2 percent this year, averaging about $59 more per month. However, that is a significantly lower increase than last ...
Western Iowa Today Jan 17, 2024
Produce in the Park Seeks to Hire Farmers Market Manager
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is seeking to hire a farmers market manager. According to the press release, applicants must have marketing skills, event promotion, and a passion for the community. Thi...
Tom Robinson Jan 17, 2024

People Gathered to Say Farewell to Dan Marburger
(Perry) People said their last goodbyes as Perry High School's principal, Dan Marburger's body, returned home. Residents gathered outside the school to give their farewell to Marburger. He died Sunday...
Tom Robinson Jan 17, 2024
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Educational Plan for Legislative Session
(Des Moines) Iowa legislators are in the second week of the 2024 legislative session. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds tells KSOM/KS95 News she is excited about her educational package. Governor Reynolds sa...
Tom Robinson Jan 17, 2024

Page County Man Jailed on Arrest Warrant
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 33-year-old Nicolas Ryan Pruett of Clarinda on Tuesday afternoon in Red Oak. Police took Pruett into custody on a Red Oak Police Department Warrant for Violation of a...
Tom Robinson Jan 17, 2024







