Category Archives: Local News
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Southwest Valley Student being monitored by law enforcement due to Threats
(Corning) Southwest Valley Schools Superintendent Chris Fenster said they have been made aware of some new alleged threats were made by the same student that made threats of violence last week. The Ad...
Mandy Billings Apr 18, 2023

Noble Initiative Community Foundation members give second funding request presentation to Board of Supervisors
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors heard a second presentation this morning from Jared Wyman and Noble Initiative Community Foundation members on an ARPA fund request. At last week's meeti...
Mandy Billings Apr 18, 2023

Red Oak man cited for Violation of Burn Ban
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man was cited for Violation of a Burn Ban. On Monday, at around 4:56 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was notified of a fire in the 2200 block of 148th Street northeast...
Mandy Billings Apr 18, 2023

Strong Cattle Market is Reflection of Low Numbers, and Demand
(Washington D.C.) Following a couple of tough years in the live cattle market, the spot price hit record highs last week. Ethan Lane, Vice-President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's ...
Tom Robinson Apr 18, 2023
Corn Planting Ahead of Last Year
(USDA) Corn producers took advantage of the warm and dry conditions this past week across much of the corn belt with Missouri gaining the most ground, according to the latest USDA NASS crop progress r...
Tom Robinson Apr 18, 2023
DCI Investigating Homicide in Sidney
(Sidney) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a homicide in Sidney. At approximately 11:46AM, the Fremont County Sheriff's Office along with the Sidney, Hamburg and Tabor ambul...
Mandy Billings Apr 17, 2023

Atlantic Parks and Recreation Meeting Recap
(Atlantic) Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Wyatt Adderton provided an update to Park Board Monday evening on the Sunnyside Pool building painting, waterslide and mural projects. Other items not...
Mandy Billings Apr 17, 2023
Red Oak Police report one arrest
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 30-year-old Maura Elizabeth Jones on Monday. Jones was arrested at 10:15 a.m. for Public Intoxication. Bond was set at $300.
Western Iowa Today Apr 17, 2023

SWIPCO seeks loan applicants for the Revolving Loan Fund
(Atlantic) Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) has over $500,000 available to lend in its Business Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program and is looking for qualified applicants. These RLF dollars may...
Western Iowa Today Apr 17, 2023
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) A Des Moines man was arrested on a warrant for three counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree. The Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old David Allen Brent on April 11th. Brent was hel...
Mandy Billings Apr 17, 2023







