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News from Western Iowa.

Gov. Reynolds Signs Executive Order 19 Creating Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation
(Des Moines) During a press conference at Lake Ahquabi State Park near Indianola, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an executive order establishing the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation. The office will be a b...
Cate Shaughnessy Jun 08, 2026

Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in May
(Des Moines) Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born May 25, is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until...
Mandy Billings Jun 08, 2026

Construction Set to Begin June 11 at Cass Health
(Atlantic) Cass Health will break ground on its next major facility expansion and interior renovation construction project on June 11, 2026. The project includes three additions and interior renovatio...
Mandy Billings Jun 08, 2026

Two Arrested in Adair County on OWI and Probation Violation Charges
(Adair Co.) The Stuart Police Department arrested 21-year-old Noe Aguilar Landeros, of Sioux City, Iowa, following a traffic stop on Saturday. He was charged with OWI 1st Offense. Bond was set at $1,0...
Mandy Billings Jun 08, 2026

Wet Weather Ahead: Storms Expected Again This Week
(Des Moines) The active weather pattern continues this week and into the weekend, according to National Weather Meteorologist Ashley Bury. Bury says today and Tuesday appear dry, before showers and st...
Tom Robinson Jun 08, 2026

Clarinda Square Streets to Close June 11 for Public Concert
(Clarinda) The City of Clarinda will close the south and west sides of the square on Thursday, June 11, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Glenn Miller Public Concert. The City thanks you for your coopera...
Mandy Billings Jun 08, 2026

Wandering Kangaroo Spotted in Southeastern IA Returned Home Safe
(Lee County) A kangaroo spotted wandering along Highway 103 in Lee County has been safely returned home. The animal was reported missing last Thursday. "We're happy to report no deputies were injured ...
Cate Shaughnessy Jun 08, 2026 (Photo: Lee County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)

IA Supreme Court Rules UI Cannot Change Distribution of Scholarship Intended for Black Students
(Des Moines) The Iowa Supreme court ruled that the University of Iowa may not repurpose the Ezra L. Totton Scholarship so first-generation students may use it. Ezra Totton was a Black student at IU, a...
Cate Shaughnessy Jun 08, 2026

New IA Law Gives Teachers More Say About Disruptive or Violent Students
(Des Moines) A new Iowa law addressing disruptive student behavior is getting teacher and IA State Education Association support across the state. Senate File 2428 creates new, strict procedures for h...
Cate Shaughnessy Jun 08, 2026

Rob Sand Announces Dave Muhlbauer as Running Mate
(Des Moines) Democratic nominee for governor Rob Sand announced Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer as his candidate for lieutenant governor. Rob Sand said Dave Muhlbauer, a fifth-generation Cra...
Mandy Billings Jun 08, 2026







