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News from Western Iowa.

FAFSA Changes Coming for Iowa Families
(Ankeny) There is a notable change for a common form for college-bound students in Iowa. The FAFSA form for the 2024-2025 school year, will not be available as earlier as it normally is. Jerry McKeen ...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023

Red Oak Police Department Arrest Report
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 48-year-old Amy Pearl Hunter of Council Bluffs this (Monday) morning following a traffic stop near Highway 48 and Ratliff Road in Red Oak. During the investigation, t...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023
High Fire Danger Continues This Afternoon: Chance of Frost Late This Week
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says a high fire danger is expected again this afternoon, with highs in the lower 90's and wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. There is a chance of strong thu...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023

Atlantic Splash Pad Fundraising Reaches $300,000
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Splash Fundraising Committee announced they reached the $300,000 mark late last week. Splash Pad Fundraising Committee Co-Chair Jeremy Butler says at this point, the committee ...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023
2 Arrested on Theft and Drug Possession Charges in Fremont County
(Sidney) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office arrested two men following an investigation in Fremont County. The two men taken into custody are 34-year-old Charles David Forbes of Omaha and 47-year-old...
Tom Robinson Oct 01, 2023

Open Burning Banned in Audubon County
(Audubon) Open burning is prohibited in Audubon County. Audubon County Emergency Management Coordinator Tyler Thygesen submitted the request to the State Fire Marshall's Office and, following their in...
Tom Robinson Oct 01, 2023

One Person Injured in 2 Vehicle Accident in Creston
(Creston) One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Creston. Creston Police say the accident happened at 7:40 p.m. at the intersection of Elm and Howard Streets. Boone Z...
Tom Robinson Oct 01, 2023

Red Oak Police Department arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 25-year-old Dawson Allen Squires of Griswold on Saturday in the 200 block of East Walnut Street for 5th-degree criminal mischief and public intoxication. Police trans...
Tom Robinson Oct 01, 2023

New CDC Study On Long COVID
(San Antonio, TX) -- Nearly 20-million Americans say they experienced Long COVID last year according to a new study from the CDC. It's something that researchers are getting a better handle on underst...
Mandy Billings Oct 01, 2023
Judge Denies Restraining Order Request Against Federal Rule Change on Wage Rates
(NAFB) A federal judge denied a request to block a federal rule change related to farm worker wages. The judge's order denied USA Farm Labor and other plaintiffs' motions for a temporary restraining o...
Tom Robinson Oct 01, 2023







