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Mills County head-on wreck kills 1
(Pacific Junction) -- One person was killed, one injured in a head-on collision in Mills County late Friday night. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident occurred on Highway 34 shortly after 11 p.m. Authorities say a 2006 Harley Davison motorcycle ridden by 38-year-old Jacob Otto Saxer of Bellevue was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes between mile markers 1 and 2 when it collided with the front of an eastbound 2019 Kia Niro driven by 25-year-old Leeva Unique Kitchens of Sidney. The patrol describes the accident as a "driver-to-driver" head-on collision.
7 arrested in Philadelphia gun and drug trafficking organization, prosecutors say
PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Seven people were arrested in connection to a gun and drug trafficking organization in Philadelphia, according to prosecutors. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele identified the suspects on Monday as the following men and women:. Scott Grondin, 42. Bella Kenna, 21. Anthony Figueroa-Marko, 34. Emanuel...
Red Oak council tabs Terracon to assist in Brownfields grant application
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials have backed filing a grant application to assess and clean up potentially contaminated properties. During its regular meeting this week, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved working with Terracon to seek an Environmental Protection Agency community-wide assessment grant of up to $500,000 through the Brownfields program. The program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law and grants money to cities for cleaning up buildings or for assessing and cleaning up abandoned properties that once managed dangerous chemicals. Frank Uhlarik is a Regional Brownfields Manager with Terracon. Uhlarik says the types of properties that could be dealing with some form of contamination can vary.
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces assault charges in connection with an incident in the 2300 block of Eastern Avenue in Red Oak early this morning. Montgomery County Deputies were called in to investigate and arrested 60-year-old Robert Wade Abraham on an active Montgomery County Warrant for domestic abuse assault, 2nd offense.
SUV vs Motorcycle Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man suffered possible minor injuries in a SUV vs motorcycle accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident occurred in the 1400 block of North 4th Street at approximately 11:53 a.m. on Friday. 67-year-old Annette Archer, of Red Oak, was driving a 2014 Hyundai Tucson, backing onto North 4th Street from the alley on the east side of the roadway. Archer’s view was partially obscured due to parked vehicles along the road. As she was backing onto 4th Street, Archer failed to see a 2017 Harley Davidson being driven northbound by 55-year-old Ronald Lorenz, of Red Oak. Lorenz was unable to maneuver quickly enough to avoid a collision. The motorcycle struck the passenger side rear of the SUV and then tipped onto its side.
Tornado Watch for a portion of Southwest Iowa
(Omaha) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024...
Glenwood woman arrested for driving while barred
(Glenwood) -- A Glenwood woman faces a charge following her arrest Thursday. The Glenwood Police Department says 48-year-old Amy Hunter was arrested for driving while barred. Hunter was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $2,000 cash or surety bond.
Van Meter, Red Oak, and Shenandoah Advance in 2A Regional Girl’s Golf
(Area) The Class 2A Regional Golf Tournaments wrapped up this afternoon: Van Meter, Red Oak, and Shenandoah advanced in the Class 2A Region 3A tourney at the Red Oak Country Club. Van Meter topped the field with a 370, Red Oak shot 401, and Shenandoah finished with a 402. Treynor (417), Underwood (432), and Clarinda (434) round out the team scores. The top six individuals advance. The Regional final will be held at the Leon Country Club.
Red Oak council tabs JEO for water system engineering report
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials have backed plans for a comprehensive review of the city's water system. During its regular meeting earlier this week, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved selecting JEO Consulting to conduct a preliminary engineering report of the city's water system for $38,000. The council had also heard a similar proposal from Snyder and Associates for roughly $39,500. Blake Birkel is a principal with JEO Consulting. Birkel says the report would be a comprehensive look at the city's entire water system.
Red Oak council tabs contractor for housing subdivision infrastructure work
(Red Oak) -- Plans for a new housing subdivision in Red Oak took another major step forward Monday. During its regular meeting, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved selecting Barcon, Inc. of South Sioux City, Nebraska, to conduct the dirt work and install the necessary public infrastructure for the Woodland Hills II Subdivision for just over $1.6 million. Barcon's bid came at the recommendation of JEO Consulting and was one of nine proposals submitted for the project--six of which were at or below the cost estimate of roughly $1.8 million. JEO Consulting's Daniel Sturm says they were pleased with the interest and prices for the project.
Red Oak fire, police departments bringing bike rodeo to Inman Elementary
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak elementary students can learn all about bike safety early next week. That's because the Red Oak Fire and Police Departments and several other partners are putting on a Bike Rodeo at Inman Elementary from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Program. Levi Kinnison is a firefighter-paramedic with the fire department. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" program recently, Kinnison says the free event promotes bicycle safety and is open to all 3rd through 5th graders.
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