Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Firefighters dispatched to Red Oak House Fire early Sunday Morning
(Red Oak) Firefighters responded to a house fire in Red Oak early Sunday morning. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 1:58 a.m. at the residence at 907 E. Prospect Street. Arriving...
Tom Robinson Oct 23, 2022
Southwest Iowa is under Wind Advisory this Afternoon and Tonight
(Des Moines) Button-down the hatch's high winds could be an issue in southwest Iowa today. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for southwest and west central Iowa today from 3:00 p.m. ...
Tom Robinson Oct 23, 2022
Drought Conditions Increase in Iowa
(Des Moines) Last week's U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant changes over the past two weeks. Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the previous week Iowa had full coverage of abnormally dr...
Tom Robinson Oct 23, 2022

Shelby County Board of Supervisors approve plans for letting of road projects and other items
(Shelby County) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors this week approved plans for letting of the HMA Pavement Widening with HMA Resurfacing on F-24 from Linden Road east 6.4 miles to Timber Road, FM...
Mandy Billings Oct 23, 2022

Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett issues reminder on City's Snow Ordinance
(Atlantic) With the changing of the seasons, Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett would like to remind residents of the city's snow ordinance. Grace Garrett said if you are unsure of your responsibility, call...
Mandy Billings Oct 23, 2022
Two arrested on drug and other charges in Montgomery County
(Montgomery Co) Two people were arrested on drug and other charges in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says on Tuesday, October 18 at approximately 11:26 p.m., Deputies were l...
Mandy Billings Oct 22, 2022
Emerson teen dies in a rollover accident in Mills County
(Mills Co) An Emerson teen died in a rollover accident in Mills County Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says the 17-year-old female was driving a 1998 Honda Civic eastbound on Noyes Avenue and ...
Mandy Billings Oct 22, 2022
All State Music Auditions in Atlantic today
(Atlantic) All State Music Auditions are taking place at the Atlantic High School today. Atlantic School Superintendent Steve Barber said there will be around one thousand choir and instrumental membe...
Mandy Billings Oct 22, 2022
Atlantic BPW Craft Show today; Event serves as their main fundraiser
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Business and Professional Women will be holding their main fundraising event this morning for their scholarships and other events. Jacque Wickey is with the Atlantic Business a...
Mandy Billings Oct 22, 2022
Guthrie Center School Board approves Contract with Denovo Construction Solutions
(Guthrie Center) The Guthrie Center School Board approved a contract with Denovo Construction Solutions. Guthrie Center Schools Superintendent Josh Rasmussen says the agreement provides the district w...
Tom Robinson Oct 22, 2022







