Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.
IKM/manning School Bond Referendum Passes
(Manning) IKM/Manning School District Patrons voted in favor of the $7.9 million tax revenue bond referendum in Tuesday's special election, with 1,146 voting yes, and 463 voting no. The project includ...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2023
Bond Issue for New Audubon Fire Station Fails
(Audubon) The bond issue to build a new Audubon Department Fire Station failed, with 65.38 percent voting against it and 34.62 percent voting in favor. Voters went to the polls to decide on entering a...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2023
Bridge Deck Overlay Project on U.S. 6 begins Monday
(Area) Scott Suhr, District Transportation Planner with the Iowa Department of Transportation, said they have a busy construction year planned in southwest Iowa. Suhr said the bridge deck overlay on U...
Mandy Billings Mar 07, 2023
Tabor man arrested on Theft and Drug charges
(Fremont Co) A Tabor man was arrested on Theft and Drug charges. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says on February 8th, Deputies observed a vehicle reported stolen out of Atchison County, Missouri ...
Mandy Billings Mar 07, 2023
Benefit to be held Saturday for Rachel Knop of Shelby
(Shelby) Family and friends are rallying together this weekend to help out Rachel Knop who is battling cancer. Whitney Anderson says Rachel Knop, from Shelby, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in...
Mandy Billings Mar 07, 2023
State Senator Calls For Iowa AD Barta's Resignation
(Des Moines) A state senator calls on the Iowa Board of Regents to fire the University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta. Senator Annette Sweeney called Barta incompetent. The lawsuit was filed by ...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2023
IKM-Manning and Exira/EHK Special Elections Today
(Shelby Co) IKM-Manning and Exira/EHK School District patrons will go to the polls today. The IKM-Manning School District is asking voters to approve using $7.9 million in school infrastructure sales ...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2023
Iowa, Nebraska Attorneys General Sue EPA
(Undated) The Attorneys General of Iowa and Nebraska plans to file a lawsuit over year-round E-15 sales. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says the Clear Air Act required the EPA to put regulations in...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2023
Corning School Bond Referendum
(Corning) Corning school district patrons are voting on a $19.2 million bond referendum today. Schools Superintendent Chris Fenster says the focus is on the elementary building. Schools Superintendent...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2023
Second attempt at Audubon Fire Station Bond Vote Today
(Audubon) A second attempt at a bond referendum not to exceed $2.8 Million will be in front of Audubon voters today for a new fire station. In January of 2018, the Audubon Fire Department was donated ...
Western Iowa Today Mar 07, 2023







