Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Cass County Sheriff Not Seeking Reelection
(Cass Co) After much consideration, Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren has decided he will not be seeking re-election. Sheriff McLaren said this was a long-term decision.
Mandy Billings Jan 03, 2024

Iowa State University Economist Professor Weighs in on Agriculture Price Trends in 2024
(Ames) Iowa State University Economics Professor Dr. Chad Hart calls agricultural prices in 2024 "a return to normal." Dr. Hart says the two years following COVID were vital for agriculture. He says t...
Tom Robinson Jan 03, 2024

Creston Police Arrest Two People for Providing False Information
(Creston) Two people face charges for giving false identification to a Police Officer. Creston Police arrested 48-year-old Jennifer Suzanne Donez of Cromwell, Iowa, and 24-year-old Wiley James Lewalle...
Tom Robinson Jan 03, 2024
Iowa DOT Asking Legislature For Action After Traffic Fatalities Rise In 2023
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Transportation is recommending changes to state traffic laws after nearly 380 people died on Iowa roads in 2023. This is the deadliest year on Iowa's roadways in se...
Tom Robinson Jan 03, 2024

Fremont County Man Arrested On Burglary Charges
(Sidney) A Fremont County Man is in custody on burglary charges. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office arrested 65-year-old Daniel Jay Kitchens of Thurman, Iowa, on Monday for 3rd-degree burglary and vi...
Tom Robinson Jan 03, 2024

Dense Fog Advisory
(Des Moines) It will take some extra time to reach to your destination this morning. A thick blanket of fog has settled in over southwest and west central Iowa. The National Weather Service issued a D...
Tom Robinson Jan 03, 2024

Wesley Anstey Promoted to Senior Vice President of Rolling Hills Bank & Trust
(Atlantic) Rolling Hills Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Wesley Anstey has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President. Anstey has been a Loan Officer with Rolling Hills Bank &...
Mandy Billings Jan 03, 2024
Glenwood Police Department Arrested Two Individuals on Warrants
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police reported multiple arrests in the past week. 43-year-old Barbara Riley of Glenwood was arrested for driving while barred. Riley's bond was posted, after being set at $200...
Western Iowa Today Jan 02, 2024

Cass County Supervisors Change Board Meeting Schedule for 2024
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors held their organizational meeting this morning and re-elected Steve Baier as Board Chairman and Mark O'Brien as Vice-Chair. The Board then discussed and ...
Mandy Billings Jan 02, 2024

HTS Ag Sells to Long-Time Employee
(Harlan) HTS Ag, Harlan IA, precision agriculture technology dealer, announced today its purchase of long-time employee and current General Manager Adam Gittins. Adam Gittins started his career in col...
Tom Robinson Jan 02, 2024







