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Marjorie Hansen Obituary
Marjorie Hansen, age 76, of Exira, Iowa, died on Monday, July 8, 2024, at CHI Bergan-Mercy Hospital in Omaha. She was born the daughter of Nels and Anna (Lund) Christensen on June 8, 1948, in Audubon, IA. In July of 1973, Marjorie was united in marriage to Galen Lynn Hansen....
IHSBCA Releases All-Star Series Rosters
(Area) Carter Putney of Kuemper, Catholic, and Kolby Culbertson of Coon Rapids-Bayard have been selected to play on the Iowa High School Coaches Association Small Schools West All-Star Team. Luke Woltman of Lewis Central joins the Large School West Team. The 2024 IHSBCA All-Star series will be held in Pella,...
Page County Arrest Report
(Page Co) The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:. 7/14/2024 – Dillion Warren Decker (28) of North English, Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of probation. 7/16/2024 – Jules Lee Daniel Gould (30) of Shenandoah, Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to...
DCI Investigates Stabbing in Red Oak
(Red Oak) A stabbing in Red Oak is under investigation. On Thursday, at approximately 10:29 p.m., the Red Oak Police Department received a call from an individual requesting assistance at an apartment complex on West Reed Street in Red Oak. Responding officers found a 48-year-old male suffering from a stab wound. The victim was medically treated by the Red Oak Fire Department and later transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska for further medical care.
Roadside Bird Surveys To Begin Soon
(State) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources roadside bird surveys are about to begin. John Lorenzen, with the DNR Office in Lewis, said the survey runs from August 1st through the 15th and it’s the primary way the Iowa DNR estimates pheasant and quail numbers across the state. Lorenzen...
Friday’s State Baseball and Softball Schedule
1:00 pm 3A Consolation: Benton (32-8) v. Dubuque Wahlert (30-11) 2:30 pm 3A Championship: Williamsburg (32-12) v. Davenport Assumption (27-12) 3:30 pm 2A Consolation: East Marshall (33-5) v. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (23-14) 5:00 pm 2A Championship: Audubon (29-4) v. Van Meter (42-1), COVERAGE ON 96.5 FM KSOM. 6:00 pm 1A Consolation: SE...
Filing Information for Nonparty Political Organizations and Non-Affiliated Persons for the November General Election
(Cass Co) The Cass County Auditor’s Office says the filing period for candidates for Nonparty political organization (NPPO) and Non-Affiliated persons for the upcoming General Election, held on November 5, 2024, are as follows:. Non-Party candidates and Township Trustees; August 5th-August 28th. Soil & Water Commissioners and Agricultural Extension;...
Douglas Duane Morgan Obituary
Douglas Duane Morgan entered this world on April 16, 1956, as the son of Bill and Marge Morgan. He left this world on May 28, 2024, as a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. “Doug’s Last Hoorah” will be held on August 3, 2024, at the Elbow Room in Atlantic, Iowa, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 34-year-old Marie Brown, of Glenwood, on Thursday on a Pottawattamie County warrant for two counts of Child Endangerment. Brown was held on no bond until seen by a magistrate judge. Sean Carlson, 46, of Glenwood, was arrested today (Friday) for Domestic Abuse Assault. Carlson...
Atlantic Mayor a Part of ISU College of Design, Extension, and Outreach Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop July 30-31
(Ames) Iowa Mayor Grace Garrett is one of six Mayors statewide participating in the Iowa State University College of Design, which, in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, will host the Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop (IMDW) July 30–31 on the Iowa State campus. The IMDW will serve as...
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 40-year-old Yarioska Rondoncama, of Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday on a Union County warrant for Failure to Appear on a charge of Driving While License Denied or Revoked. Rondoncama was taken to the Union County Jail where he posted $1,000 cash or surety bond.
Shenandoah Parents Arrested for Child Endangerment and Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person
(Fremont Co) Two people were arrested after the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a small child alone near the roadway in the 1700 block of Washington Street in Hamburg Thursday morning. Deputies discovered a 4-year-old child, with reported developmental disabilities, covered in filth and a mixture...
Cass County Fair Continues Today with the Rabbit, Horse, and Dog Show, Bull Ride Tonight
7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M., Beef Weigh-In 8:00 A.M., Rabbit Show. 9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M., FFA Floriculture Specimen Enter. 5:00 P.M., 75th Fair Grounds Celebration Cake Social. 5:45 P.M., Parade of Champions, Bucket of Junk/Fundraising Auction. 6:30 P.M., Grand Champion Beef Selection. 7:45 P.M., Livestock Released. 8:00...
Thursday’s State Softball Scores
(Fort Dodge) The following are the scores from Thursday’s action at the State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge. 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 Meredith Communications...
Underwood Rallies and Earns Spot in Class 2A Title Game
(Carroll) Underwood is heading to the Class 2A State Baseball title game after edging Chariton 8-7 in the Class 2A semifinals, and they had to come from behind to do it. Mason Boothby picked up the win on the mound for Underwood. Boothby struck out five batters, walked three, and allowed two runs on five hits.
The IDOT Received 28 Applications for Speed Cameras
(Iowa) — The Iowa Department of Transportation has received 28 applications for automated speed cameras following a new state law requiring jurisdictions to apply by July 1. Cities and towns across Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Sioux City, submitted applications for 321 potential camera locations. The bill...
Fremont County Sheriff’s Report
(Sidney) The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports nine arrests from July 15 to July 23. *On July 15, deputies arrested Sara Alayne Johnson, age 44, of Pacific Junction, IA, for Possession of Marijuana 1st and Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd. She was released on a $1,000 cash/surety bond. *On July...
Claire Pellett and Jack Brahms Crowned Queen and King of the 2024 Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Crowning of the King and Queen capped off Day One of the activities at the 75th Annual Cass County Fair on Thursday evening. Claire Pellett, a member of the Pymosa 4H club, was crowned Queen and will represent Cass County at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Jack Brahms, a Union Leaders 4H Club member, is the 2024 Cass County Fair King.
2A State Softball Championship Preview: Audubon v. Van Meter
(Ft. Dodge, IA) — Audubon hopes there is a little more magic in their wheel on Friday night at 5:00 pm as they take on the top seeded Van Meter Bulldogs in the 2A State Softball Championship game, coverage on 96.5 FM KSOM. Audubon has been a better act...
The Late Bob Bebensee Honored at 2024 Cass County Fair Horse Show
(Atlantic) The late Bob Bebensee was honored before the Cass County Horse Show started on Thursday afternoon. Bob, known as “Cowboy Bob,” passed away last summer. His family is donating a memorial bench in his honor, service, and love of the Cass County Fair. Bob’s wife, Dee, and family were on hand to unveil the bench, and Dee was the first to take a seat.
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