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Shelby County Arrest Report
(Shelby Co) The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office released their arrest report for the month of April:. Melody Lynn Miller, Age 44, Omaha, NE. Miller was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail on an Active warrant in Shelby County. 4/08/2024. Keith Allen Wise II, Age 32, Council Bluffs,...
Shelby County family's 'funny farm' takes direct hit from twister
SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa — The tornado that leveled half of Minden, Iowa, continued northeast into Shelby County. The twister crossed nearly the entire county, but thankfully missed all towns, Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Lando told KETV. Still, the tornado damaged around 80 homes on its path, Lando...
Adam Roberts Sworn Into the Atlantic Police Department
(Atlantic) Adam Roberts was sworn in to the Atlantic Police Department Wednesday evening. Adams Roberts was hired full time for the Atlantic Police Department in April 2024. He will be completing field training through the summer and will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at the end of August. Adam...
Atlantic City Council Approves PRN Police Officer Position
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening approved the PRN Status Police Officer Opening, Job Description and Compensation. For the past two years, the Atlantic Police Department has struggled with the loss of senior officers, with staff levels reaching critical lows. City Councilman Shawn Sarsfield said this position will provide relief to the officers that have remained.
Shelby County Organizing Recovery Group for Storm Cleanup
(Shelby Co) Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Londo said individuals with Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) are organizing a recovery group to aid in the cleanup from Friday’s severe weather events. Londo said they are also working on organizing a donation location. Meanwhile, Londo said if you...
Exira-EHK Aiming for Low Scores to Close Out the Regular Season Before Sectionals
(Elk Horn, IA) – The scores continue to go down for the Exira-EHK Spartans golf team as they continue to work hard and have fun. At the 5×80 golf course last Thursday, the Spartans featured almost every varsity golfer in the mid to low 50s and shot 217 as a team. That was an impressive effort, especially given the wind on the course and the length of the course to add to it all. Head Coach Tom Petersen was proud of his boys for performing as well as they did with their inexperience on the course and what they were able to achieve.
Riverside Comes in Second, AHSTW in Fourth, and Audubon in Eight in WIC Boy’s Track Championship
(Neola, IA) – At the Western Iowa Conference Boy’s Track and Field Championship, the Underwood Eagles took the top spot once again with a total of 134 team points. Riverside came in third with 101 points, AHSTW in fourth with 90 team points, and Audubon came in eighth with 54.
'Prayers were answered': Family pulls dogs out from under tornado wreckage
DEFIANCE, Iowa — A western Iowa family is counting their blessings after everyone made it out alive from Friday's storm — even their dogs. The Schabens have been breeding Hungarian Vizslas for decades. They had five of their dogs in a shed in their backyard on the day a tornado swept through their home.
Shelby County Disaster Declaration
(Harlan) Shelby County had a tornado and severe thunderstorm that occurred on April 26, 2024, causing severe damage to public and private property, disruption of utility service, and endangerment of the health and safety of the citizens of Shelby County. The County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of...
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