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Christiansen charged with driving under the influence

NEBRASKA CITY- A Percival man who served jail time after a fatal pedestrian accident near the Nebraska City Farmers Market in July of 2025 is facing new allegations of driving under the influence on Oct. 10. Court records say Vernon Christiansen, 61, is charged with third-offense DUI and driving during...

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Kentucky Man arrested at Red Oak Train Depot

(Red Oak) An Irvine, Kentucky man is in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after authorities removed him from an Amtrak passenger train at the Red Oak train Depot. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 77-year-old Virgil Leon Janeway was removed from the train at around 9:59 p.m. at the train depot at 305 S. 2nd Street for public intoxication.

Red Oak, IA · 2d

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Man pleads not guilty to first-degree murder in Northwest Iowa

LAKE VIEW, Iowa (KTIV) - A man charged with a first-degree murder in a Northwest Iowa town entered his plea in August. In August 2026, the 27-year-old Joshua Lehman of Shenandoah pleaded not guilty by written arraignment to one count of first-degree murder, according to court documents. The same documents state that Lehman also waived his right to a speedy trial.

Lake View, IA · 1d
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Two Kansas City Men Identified After Fatal Plane Crash Near Hamburg, Iowa

Authorities have identified two Kansas City, Kansas, men who died in a small plane crash near Hamburg in southwest Iowa. The NTSB is leading the investigation. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Hamburg, IA · 1d

Western Iowa Today

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Montgomery County Supervisors Canvass General Election, Approve Claims and Cubby’s License Change

(Red Oak) At Tuesday’s meeting, the Montgomery County Supervisors canvassed the 2026 General Election held on November 3. County Auditor Jill Ozuna noted the high turnout for the mid-term election. The Supervisors approved the 2026-2027 Certification of the 2026 General Election. The Supervisors also approved the post-audit report and...

Montgomery County, IA · 1d

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Shen council, couple debate nuisance issue

(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah officials are urging a local couple to leave what's deemed a nuisance property--citing safety concerns. James and Deborah Lewis updated the Shenandoah City Council Tuesday night on the progress of a nuisance property at 805 5th Avenue. Deborah Lewis told the council the couple is waiting on a credit report for a loan to fund the property's renovation.

Shenandoah, IA · 19h

Iowa Pulse

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DHS Identifies 5 ICE Arrests in Iowa, Including Pottawattamie County Case

Federal officials identified five people arrested by ICE in Iowa in October, including one person taken into custody in Pottawattamie County. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Pottawattamie County, IA · 2d

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Recount set for Iowa House district 19

Only one Iowa legislative race was recount-close this year: House district 19, covering part of Council Bluffs. Unofficial results put Republican State Representative Brent Siegrist 39 votes ahead of Democratic challenger Ben Larson: 5,157 votes to 5,118 (50.1 percent to 49.8 percent). Larson requested a recount. Pottawattamie County Auditor Mary...

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Council Bluffs Man Accused Of Driving Drunk In Sheldon With Kids In Vehicle

(Sheldon Police cruiser - KIWA Staff Photo) Sheldon, Iowa — A Council Bluffs man has been arrested on OWI and felony neglect charges after a traffic stop in Sheldon. A criminal complaint filed by the Sheldon Police Department in district court accuses 37-year-old Lucas Gilpin of Council Bluffs of driving drunk with children in the vehicle. He was arrested on Friday.

Council Bluffs, IA · 2d

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Mills County board backs first reading of EMS essential service resolution

(Glenwood) -- Mills County officials have taken the first steps towards setting a special election for early next year on a funding mechanism for emergency medical services in the county. At its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the Mills County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and unanimously approved the...

Mills County, IA · 1d

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Rams’ season comes to an end in state quarterfinals

Glenwood spent much of Friday chasing Sergeant Bluff-Luton, but the Warriors’ ground game proved difficult to catch. Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s offense ran for 327 yards without punting once, ending the Rams’ season with a 28-17 win in the Class 4A quarterfinals in Sergeant Bluff. “My hats off to...

Glenwood, IA · 1d

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KMAland Volleyball Offensive Player of the Year: Red Oak's Jones caps career with dominant senior season

(Red Oak) -- One of the most productive offensive seasons in Iowa helped Red Oak senior Keely Jones earn recognition as the 2026 KMAland Iowa Volleyball Offensive Player of the Year. Jones was one of just five players in the state to record at least 500 kills this fall, finishing...

Red Oak, IA · 1d

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Rural Iowa's mental health gap: Help can be an hour away

Leaders in Cass County, Iowa are putting their heads together to address gaps in rural mental health. Southwest Iowa Reporter Ryan Gamboa sat down with leaders getting creative to find solutions.

Cass County, IA · 2d

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Shenandoah superintendent comments on soccer decision

(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson says growing interest in a program prompted the district to offer a soccer program beginning in the spring of 2027. By a 4-1 vote late Monday afternoon, the Shenandoah School Board approved adding high school soccer to the district's sports schedule. Speaking...

Shenandoah, IA · 1d

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2,000 wait for dental care as Council Bluffs clinic breaks ground

A Council Bluffs clinic has 2,000 people — including 400 kids — on a waiting list for dental care. The CEO calls the need among low-income neighbors "unacceptable" as the nonprofit plans an expansion.

Council Bluffs, IA · 20h

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Nebraska-Iowa Weather Alert: Omaha, NE 37 MPH Gusts Sat Nov 10-14

Omaha and Council Bluffs face a 37-degree temperature swing as colder November air arrives.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Neosho County Falls to Iowa Western in Reivers Classic

Neosho County Community College fell to Iowa Western Community College, 116–77, on Friday, November 6, at Reiver Arena in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as part of the Reivers Classic. The loss drops the Panthers to 1–2 on the season. The Panthers got off to a quick start, taking an...

Council Bluffs, IA · 2d

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KMAland election officials highlight voter turnouts

(Red Oak-Glenwood) -- KMAland election officials are pleased with voter turnout from last week's midterm election. Multiple county boards of supervisors Tuesday morning canvassed the results from last Tuesday's general elections, including in both Montgomery County and Mills County. Statewide, the Iowa Secretary of State's office says voter turnout was the highest in over 30 years, with more than 63% of registered voters casting a ballot last week. Calling the turnout "amazing," Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna says the 2026 midterms saw a significant jump in participation from the 2022 midterms in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County, IA · 1d

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Glenwood, Lewis Central headline all-district honors in 4A-6

(KMAland) -- Glenwood and Lewis Central collected several of the top individual honors in Class 4A District 6 football. The Rams and Titans combined to claim five of the eight special awards, including both Offensive MVP honors, Defensive MVP, Head Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year. Glenwood also earned one of the district's two Golden Awards, while Lewis Central and Glenwood led the four KMAland programs with multiple first-team selections.

Glenwood, IA · 2d

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Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $9 million in tax credits for affordable housing

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $9 million in federal housing tax credits and nearly $66 million in tax-exempt bond financing to support the development of 595 affordable rental homes in four Iowa communities. The projects include 240 new apartments at Crescent Heights Apartment Homes in Council Bluffs, 112 apartments at The Wilmac in Dubuque, 87 apartments at Rath Fifteen 15 in Waterloo and 156 new apartments at Central at 8th in West Des Moines. The Dubuque and Waterloo projects will convert existing buildings into apartments, while the Council Bluffs and West Des Moines developments will involve new construction. The awards were made through the federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which helps finance affordable rental housing for income-qualified households. The authority received six applications requesting more than $14 million in annual tax credits and nearly $104 million in tax-exempt bonds.

West Des Moines, IA · 2d