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The Cass County Fair Continues Today
(Atlantic) The Cass County 4-H & FFA Fair continues today in Atlantic. The day kicks off with Swine Weigh-in between 7:30-9:30 am and Rabbit Check-in from 8:00-9:30 am. Poultry Check-in is from 10...
Western Iowa Today Jul 27, 2023

King and Queen Coronation Highlights Today's Fair Activities
(Atlantic) Fourteen candidates are competing tonight for a place in the royal court for the annual Cass County Fair that runs through July 31. Cass County Extension Youth Coordinator Katie Bateman say...
Tom Robinson Jul 27, 2023
Dogs Taken From Western Iowa Home
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is caring for 19-dogs taken in a recent animal hoarding case near Council Bluffs. The ARL says the dogs were in bad shape, but are now getting vacc...
Mandy Billings Jul 26, 2023
Iowa's Tax-Free Weekend Coming Up
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa shoppers are about to get some relief at the cash register. The state's annual tax-free holiday is scheduled for August 4th and 5th. Shoppers won't have to pay state and local...
Mandy Billings Jul 26, 2023

Red Oak Police Report
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 56-year-old James Kent Otte, of Red Oak, in the 100 block on W Elm Street on Tuesday, July 25th. Otte was charged with operating while intoxicated 3rd or subsequent o...
Western Iowa Today Jul 26, 2023
Heat Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory from noon today to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. Forecasters say the heat index is expected to climb to 105 degrees, and these hot temperature...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2023

Snyder & Associates Presents to Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors a Plan For Inspection Regarding the Proposed CO2 Pipeline
(Pottawattamie Co) Snyder & Associates gave a presentation to the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning on their proposed inspection role for the CO2 pipeline project. Summit C...
Mandy Billings Jul 26, 2023

The Cass County Fair Kicks off Today
(Atlantic) The Cass County 4-H & FFA Fair begins today in Atlantic. Starting at 9:00 am with 4-H/FFA Static Exhibit Judging and Clover Kids Static Showcase. Both of these events end at 2:30 pm. At...
Western Iowa Today Jul 26, 2023

Audubon City Council Sets Committee to Look into Rental Housing Ordinance
(Audubon) The Audubon City Council is beginning the process of adopting a rental housing ordinance. On Monday, the council set a committee to proceed with the ordinance. City Clerk Joe Foran says the ...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2023

Pig Pals Show Returning to Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) Pig Pals Cass County is returning to the Cass County Fair this weekend. Laura Robinson is spearheading the program. Twelve mentors and 12 youths in fourth grade and up, whether in 4-H or no...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2023







