Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
Beekeeping Exhibit Getting Attention at State Fair
(Des Moines) The beekeeping exhibit is popular amongst the fairgoers at the Iowa State Fair this year. There are currently about five-thousand beekeepers in Iowa. Bees are the only insect that makes f...
Tom Robinson Aug 16, 2023

Red Oak Woman Arrested for Assault
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested a woman on assault charges. Police arrested 20-year-old Kaydence Reanne Fussell of Red Oak on Tuesday for domestic abuse assault, 1st offense. The officer arrested Fu...
Tom Robinson Aug 16, 2023

Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests over the weekend. *Deputies arrested 19-year-old Phillip German of Atlantic on Monday for Public Intoxication and minor in possession ...
Tom Robinson Aug 16, 2023

Guthrie County Board of Supervisor approve Minor Subdivision
(Guthrie Center) On Tuesday morning, the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors approved the Smith Acres Minor Subdivision. The board voted 3-2 to develop four-two acre lots on eight acres of farmland on...
Tom Robinson Aug 15, 2023
Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation Announces Plans for Entrepreneurial Hub in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation is developing an entrepreneurial Hub at 40-Arena Way in Council Bluffs. Niki Ferguson, Manager of Entrepreneurial Development at Advance Southwest I...
Tom Robinson Aug 15, 2023
Atlantic Area Chamber to Host Smackdown After Dark This Weekend
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Atlantic High School (AHS) Alumni Smackdown Committee, Atlantic Fire & Rescue, and Atlantic Parks & Recreation, is pleased...
Tom Robinson Aug 15, 2023

Audubon City Council Approves Wording Change of L.O.S.T. Measure
(Audubon) The Audubon City Council approved the wording change of the Local Option Sales Tax measure. Audubon City Clerk Joe Foran says in the past, funds generated from the Road Use and Local Option ...
Tom Robinson Aug 15, 2023

Cass County Board of Supervisors Approves Hire of Jason Mitchell and Talked with County Engineer Trent Wolken
(Atlantic, IA) - The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved the hire of Jason Mitchell as the Engineering Technician this morning, all members voted in approval of Mitchell. Board members also talk...
Western Iowa Today Aug 15, 2023
CAM School Board Meeting Wrap up
(Anita) The CAM School Board discussed the election process, approved board policies, discussed service agreements with Bound, and approved a roof bid over the Industrial Art Shop at Monday's meeting....
Tom Robinson Aug 15, 2023

Cass County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Distribution
(Council Bluffs) United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa announced the sentencing of 54-year-old Edward Allen Davenport of Atlantic to 13 years in prison for posses...
Tom Robinson Aug 15, 2023







