Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested 27-year-old Brandon Hansen, of Missouri Valley, on Wednesday on warrants for OWI 1st Offense, Theft 5th and Unauthorized use of Credit Card. Hansen...
Mandy Billings Jun 17, 2022
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor of Fremont County Sheriff's Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Saturday, June 18, from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Fremont County Sheriff's Deputy Austin "M...
Mandy Billings Jun 17, 2022
Iowa court: Abortion not protected by state constitution
By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Supreme Court has made it easier for lawmakers to limit or outlaw abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four yea...
Mandy Billings Jun 17, 2022
Union County Man hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash
(Creston) A Creston man suffered injuries in a motorcycle vs. van accident. The Creston Police Department says the accident happened at 7:58 on Tuesday at Sumner Avenue and Howard Street. Police say 1...
Tom Robinson Jun 17, 2022
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for five counties
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Cerro Gordo, Greene, Hardin, Mills, and Pottawattamie counties in response to recent severe weather. The governor's proclamation a...
Mandy Billings Jun 16, 2022
Excessive Heat Watch Saturday through Monday
(Area) The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from Saturday afternoon through Monday evening. Maximum heat index values of 95 to 105 expected Saturday and then maximum daily v...
Mandy Billings Jun 16, 2022
Update: Temporary closure of I-29 near Loveland rescheduled for Friday night, June 24
(Loveland) A bridge replacement project on Pottawattamie County Road G-12 over Interstate 29 near Loveland requires closing I-29 to traffic to allow crews to remove the existing bridge beginning on Fr...
Mandy Billings Jun 16, 2022
Atlantic Resident asks City Council to Reconsider Livestock Ordinance
(Atlantic) Felicia Frame appeared in front of the Atlantic City Council on Wednesday evening to discuss the topic of backyard hens. The City Council currently has an ordinance banning livestock on res...
Tom Robinson Jun 16, 2022
Child dies following a traffic accident in Macedonia
(Macedonia) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office says a 9-year-old boy has died following a traffic accident on Wednesday at approximately 7:30pm at the intersection of Main Street and Dye Street...
Mandy Billings Jun 16, 2022
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 Tornado near Treynor
(Treynor) The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 Tornado touched down near Treynor at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday morning. The EF-1 had estimated peak winds at 102 mph with a max width of 75 yard...
Mandy Billings Jun 16, 2022