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Cass Health Hosting Open House August 28
(Atlantic) Cass Health is hosting an open house on Sunday, August 28 from 2 to 3:30 pm. The open house will begin with a short program at 2 pm followed by refreshments and tours. Cass Health staff and...
Mandy Billings Aug 22, 2022
Two-vehicle crash in Council Bluffs is under investigation.
(Council Bluffs) Authorities say alcohol is believed to be a factor in a two-vehicle crash in Council Bluffs early this morning. The accident happened at 12:06 a.m. at the 45.5-mile marker on Intersta...
Tom Robinson Aug 21, 2022
Teal Only season begins September 1st
(Area) September 1st marks the start of Iowa's Teal Only hunting season. The season has recently expanded to sixteen days. "Not all that long ago the Iowa DNR used to have a four or five day early tea...
Western Iowa Today Aug 21, 2022
Harlan School District Starts with a Few New Changes
(Harlan) Harlan Schools Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barnett says the school year will start with several changes. One is a new program; Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates. Dr. Barnett says the programs...
Tom Robinson Aug 21, 2022
Atlantic City Council approves final reading of ordinance regarding parking regulations near food pantry
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance regarding parking regulations near the food pantry. The Atlantic Food Pantry submitted a letter to the city in...
Mandy Billings Aug 21, 2022
Members of Atlantic Senior Class Decorate Own Parking Spot
(Atlantic) A handful of Atlantic seniors took advantage of an idea from other school districts and picked their parking spot for the entire school year. AHS Fuel Advisor Dan Vargason says student coun...
Tom Robinson Aug 21, 2022
How to Spot a Grandparents Scam
(NAFB) Grandparents love their grandchildren, and criminals love to take advantage of that for their financial gain. One of the more popular scams today is the "grandparent scam." AARP Oklahoma State ...
Western Iowa Today Aug 21, 2022
Two arrested on drug charges in Fremont County
(Fremont Co) Two people were arrested on drug charges in Fremont County. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says on Saturday, at approximately 12:02 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 ...
Mandy Billings Aug 20, 2022
Updated: Home damaged by fire in Lewis
(Lewis) Firefighters were called to a house fire at 203 Court Street in Lewis just before 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Jeff Pope, Third Assistant Chief with the Lewis Fire Department, spoke with KSOM/KS95 News...
Mandy Billings Aug 20, 2022
Teen Accused Of Killing His High School Spanish Teachers Asks For Delay In Trial
(Fairfield, IA) -- One of the two teenagers accused of killing their Fairfield High School Spanish teacher is asking the court for a delay in his trial. The attorney for Willard Miller has waived his ...
Mandy Billings Aug 20, 2022