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Updated: Nebraska Woman Seriously Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) A Bellevue, Nebraska, woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Council Bluffs. Rescue crews responded to the crash at around 6:27 a.m. (Sunday) at Harry Langdon...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests over the weekend. Police arrested 39-year-old Trisha Jae Johnston of Creston on Friday at her residence. Authorities charged her with driving while barred. ...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023

Atlantic City Council to Decide on Fireworks Display Bid on Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council will award the 2023 Fireworks contract and discuss this year's fireworks display at Wednesday's meeting. The City Council awarded the City of Atlantic's 2022 Firew...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023
Iowa Flags To Fly At Half-staff Monday, Honoring Fallen Police Officers
(Des Moines, IA) -- Flags will be flown at half-staff today in Iowa in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor's office encourages individuals, businesses, and other organizations ...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023
Former President Trump To Reschedule Cancelled Weekend Rally
(Des Moines) Former President Donald Trump says he's working on plans to reschedule his rally in Des Moines. It was canceled due to a tornado watch and severe storms on Saturday. People who went to Wa...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023
Several Iowa Breweries Take Gold, Silver Medals In U.S. World Beer Cup
(Nashville, TN) Several Iowa craft breweries take home gold medals in the 2023 World Beer Cup competition in Nashville, TN. Over ten-thousand entries were judged. Confluence Brewing Co. in Des Moines ...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023
Medicaid Continues To Cover Gender Transitioning Medical Treatment
(Des Moines) Iowans using Medicaid will continue to get coverage for gender-transitioning medical treatment. The Iowa State Supreme Court has released its decision that the high court will not hear th...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2023
Red Oak Man Arrested After Fight
(Red Oak) On Saturday around 10:47 AM Officers of the Red Oak Police Department were called to the 1200 block of E Summit St. for a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival and investigation Office...
Western Iowa Today May 14, 2023

Cold Springs hosts students for outdoor learning day
(Lewis) Elementary students in Cass County recently participated in outdoor learning opportunities at Cold Springs Park. The lake in Lewis was the sight for a number stations on Thursday. Fisheries Bi...
Western Iowa Today May 14, 2023

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit with Cass Title Services
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors welcomed a new business, the Atlantic community, on Thursday at the Rock Island Depot. Ken Kahl, of Cass Title Services shared his history with abstrac...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2023







