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News from Western Iowa.

Atlantic FFA Participates in Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Beef Extravaganza
(Atlantic) On Wednesday December 6th members of the Atlantic FFA participated in the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Beef Extravaganza. Team members Lola Comes and McKenna Sonntag placed 6th overall, whil...
Mandy Billings Dec 24, 2023

Track Santa's Location with NORAD
(Area) Children can keeps tabs on Santa's location thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace year-round. This is the 68th year ...
Mandy Billings Dec 24, 2023
With Shotgun Seasons Over, Deer Hunting Shifts to Late Season Mode
(Area) With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa's deer hunting shifts to the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season. Bryan Hayes, with the DNR Offic...
Mandy Billings Dec 24, 2023

Discovering The Future of Social Security
(NAFB) For many Americans, Social Security is a lifeline. Without it, paying monthly bills would be impossible. That's why it's important to understand what future political leaders think about social...
Tom Robinson Dec 24, 2023
New Technology Will Provide Vital Roadway Information During Inclement Weather in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) Severe weather has yet to hit the area this winter, but Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads announced new technology to assist travelers when precipitation occurs greatly. Global Pos...
Tom Robinson Dec 24, 2023
Demand Keeping Diesel Fuel Prices High
(NAFB) Diesel prices remain high for a couple of reasons. One is that there are still lingering impacts from the COVID-19 shutdowns that limited supply. The second reason is high fuel demand. Erin Wro...
Tom Robinson Dec 24, 2023
Villisca Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
(Villisca) A Villisca man was arrested for Attempted Burglary and other charges. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says at around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Deputies were called to the 100 block of 4th A...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2023
Heart Attack Risks are Highest During the Holidays
(Area) The American Heart Association urges people to be aware of the risks of deadly holiday heart attacks. Research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December tha...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2023
Produce in the Park's Christmas Market Today
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park's Christmas Market is today from 12 PM - 3 PM at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA in Atlantic. Local favorite food truck Pim's Thai will be on site, and the YMCA will set u...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2023

BBB Warns of Package Scam
(Des Moines, IA) -- The rush of last-minute Christmas shopping could be opening the door for scam artists. Greater Iowa Better Business Bureau President Chris Coleman said no legitimate delivery servi...
Mandy Billings Dec 23, 2023







