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Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, January 9 Basketball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic @ Kuemper Catholic, Coverage on KS 95.7 FM; audio stream at westerniowatoday.com Lewis Central @ Clarinda Creston @ Denison Schleswig Shenandoah @ Gle...
Chris Varney Jan 09, 2026

Iowa's "Hands-Free" Law Violators getting Hit in the Pocket Book
(Denison) The grace period is over for the new "Hands-Free" law, and violators are starting to pay fines. The law prohibits drivers from using electronic devices while driving unless the device is in ...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2026

AHSTW School District Alerts Community to Suspicious Vehicle Reported During Morning Bus Routes
(Avoca) The AHSTW Community School District is alerting families after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle in Avoca during morning bus routes. According to the district, a black SUV or Jeep was ...
Mandy Billings Jan 09, 2026

Public Input Sought on Proposed U.S. 30/59 Dual Bridge and Roundabout Project in Denison
(Denison) The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed U.S. 30/59 dual bridge replacement over the Union Pacific Railroad and associated roundabouts project in Denison...
Mandy Billings Jan 09, 2026

Union County Man Jailed on Stalking and Other Charges
(Creston) Two people face charges in separate incidents in Creston on Thursday. Police arrested 31-year-old Austin Allan Jones of Creston at his residence on charges of Stalking and 1st-Degree Harassm...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2026

HHS USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines for America
(NAFB) The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services announced the new Dietary Guidelines for America, 2025-2030. Robert Kennedy, Jr., secretary HHS, said nutrient-dense food is the most ef...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2026

Weather Related Announcements
Schools: IKM/Manning - 2 Hour Delay
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2026

Bulldog AD Frain To Take Early Retirement; Hopes to Continue Coaching in Some Capacity
(Oakland, IA) -- Athletic Director and Football Head Coach Darrell Frain will take early retirement and step away from his duties at Riverside High School at the end of this school year. Frain hopes t...
Chris Varney Jan 09, 2026

Friday's State News Headlines
Des Moines Police Make Arrest City's Second Homicide This Year (Des Moines, IA) -- Police accuse a man of stabbing his cousin in Des Moines' second homicide this year. Peter Thach was found dead insid...
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2026

Rain totals
Anita-1.0 Atlantic-1.17 Marne-1.0 Massena-1.15 Stanton-.93
Tom Robinson Jan 09, 2026







