Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Shelby County Board of Supervisors Declare EMS essential Service in Shelby County: Appoint Advisory Council
(Harlan) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors has started researching a countywide Emergency Medical Service. According to the minutes, several vital players spoke during Tuesday's Public Hearing. R...
Tom Robinson Jan 12, 2023

Atlantic School Board approves Architect/Engineer Contract: Set Public Hearing for ISL Renewal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board, approved the Architect/Engineer contract for $15,000 with Snyder and Associates to complete the scope of work outlined in the proposal for a new high school stora...
Tom Robinson Jan 11, 2023

Cass County Democrats Donate to Mollett Park Wellmark Foundation Matching Assets to Community Health Grant
(Atlantic) The Cass County Democrats donated $200 to the Wellmark Foundation Matching Assets to Community Health Grant for the Mollett Park Community Garden Expansion. The project will increase access...
Mandy Billings Jan 11, 2023
Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Mills Co) Two people were arrested on drug charges in Mills County. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Jessie Bruce Fitzwater, of Villisca, was arrested Tuesday for Possession of a Co...
Mandy Billings Jan 11, 2023
Creston Woman Arrested for Harassment
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Tiffany Jo Scott of Creston at 302 N. Pine Street for 1st Degree Harassment. Officers transported Tiffany Scott to the Union County Jail. Authorities rele...
Tom Robinson Jan 11, 2023

Red Oak Police Report Two Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested two people in separate incidents. Police arrested Nikolus Brenton Schooling on Tuesday in the 4500 block of East Market Street for Possession of a Controlled Substanc...
Tom Robinson Jan 11, 2023
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two People on Drug Possession Charges
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on drug possession charges. Deputies initiated a traffic stop at 12:35 this (Wednesday) morning on Highway 34 and E Avenue. During ...
Tom Robinson Jan 11, 2023
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes New School Choice Plan: And Recommends Reducing State Operations
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' new school choice plan would give parents around 75 hundred dollars annually per child if they enroll in private schools. House Minority Leader Jennifer...
Tom Robinson Jan 11, 2023

Summit Carbon Solutions provides update to Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update from Summit Carbon Solutions on Tuesday. Summit Carbon Solutions is partnering with ethanol plants to capture carbon...
Mandy Billings Jan 11, 2023

Audubon City Council addresses Feral Cat situation
(Audubon) A feral cat issue is being addressed by the Audubon City Council. City Clerk Joe Foran says the problem is multiplying. "The council decided instead of putting it to an ordinance they are ju...
Western Iowa Today Jan 11, 2023







