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News from Western Iowa.
Severe Storms Forecast for Friday in Iowa
(Des Moines) Widespread severe thunderstorms are forecast for Iowa on Friday afternoon, with the primary threat of damaging winds and large hail. Craig Cogil, with the National Weather Service in Des ...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2023
Wind Advisory
(Area) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for seven counties in western Iowa today from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Friday. Those counties under the Advisory are Monona, Harrison, Potta...
Tom Robinson Mar 30, 2023

Resignations, and Contract Headlined Wednesday's Atlantic School Board Meeting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board started Wednesday's meeting with a public hearing to consider extending the instructional support levy and the 2023-2024 school calendar. There were no comments on...
Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2023
$140,936 Granted to Audubon County Community Projects
(Audubon) The Audubon County Community Foundation awarded $140,936 to Audubon County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2023 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are ...
Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2023
$140,936 Granted to Cass County Community Projects
(Cass County) The Cass County Community Foundation awarded $140,936 to Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2023 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Sp...
Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2023
One Person injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Creston
(Creston) One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Creston. Police say the accident happened at 5:19 p.m. on Tuesday at Highway 34 and Pine Street. According to the report, a 20...
Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2023
Overheated Air Handling Unit at AHSTW School Closes Classes
(Avoca) Classes were canceled at AHSTW Schools today because of an overheated air handling unit. Schools Superintendent Darin Jones says on Tuesday evening around 9:00 PM, he received a phone call ind...
Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2023
Cass County Engineer says crews are hauling a lot of gravel
(Atlantic) Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken provided the Board of Supervisors with an update on activity in the past week. Much of the work has involved putting rock on the rural roadways. "We've bee...
Western Iowa Today Mar 29, 2023

Shelby County Board of Supervisors Approve 28E Law Enforcement Agreement with the City of Harlan
(Harlan) On March 21, the Harlan City Council voted to enter a 28E agreement with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. On Tuesday, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors approved the agreement. Many sm...
Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2023
ACMH Announces Heather Toft as Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional
(Audubon) Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce Physician Clinic Director Heather Toft has completed the recertification process to earn the title of Certified Rural Health...
Western Iowa Today Mar 29, 2023







