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Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. 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.
Northwest Missouri State’s Ryan Williams Named to Academic All-America Honors
(Maryville, MO) – Northwest Missouri State’s Ryan Williams has been named to Academic All-America honors. Williams is officially the first Bearcat to be named to the honor in the baseball team’s history. Williams earned a 4.0 GPA in the classroom while majoring in public accounting and is...
Iowa State Football Features Three Cyclones on Preseason All-Big XII Team
(Ames, IA) – Iowa State’s Jeremiah Cooper, Jayden Higgins, and Stevo Klotz have been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Football team, as voted by media representatives. Defensive back Cooper, who earned First Team All-Big 12 honors last year, leads the Cyclone secondary. The El Paso native started 11 games in 2023, ranking second in the Big 12 and sixth nationally with five interceptions, and fourth nationally in passes defended per game (1.4).
Page County Arrest Report
(Page Co) The Page County Sheriff’s Office released their arrest report for June 19th through June 30th. Seth Martin Kuipers (45) of New Market Iowa was booked into the Page County Jail on June 19th for ineligible to carry weapons. Darrion Michael Dale Foster (22) of Clarinda was booked...
Westphalia Native and Husker Pitcher Brett Sears Named Academic All-American
(Lincoln, NE) – Local Southwest Iowa Native, Brett Sears, has been named a second-team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators. This honor for the Westphalia, Iowa native marks the first for a Husker baseball player since 2016 and he is also the first Husker to be named an All-American and Academic All-American in the same season since Aaron Mardsen back in 2003. Sears was one of the top pitchers in the nation and was one of the best students in the classroom with a 3.65 GPA with a degree in child, youth, and family studies in May.
Iowa Football’s Higgins Named Preseason First-Team All-American
(Iowa City, IA) – Iowa football’s Jay Higgins has been named a 2024 Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American. This is the third preseason honor after Higgins was named a preseason first-team All-American by Phil Steele and Athlon. A total of three Hawkeyes have been named Walter Camp All-Americans...
Red Oak Woman Arrested for Theft 5th
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 68-year-old Sheryl Lynne Franzen, of Red Oak, this morning for Theft 5th Degree. Franzen was held on $300 bond. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by...
Marian Eckmann Obituary
Funeral service for 90 year old Marian Eckmann of Harlan will be Saturday, July 6th at 10:30am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Persia. Burial in the Minden Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 5th from 4 to 6pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. She is survived...
Heavy Rain and Slight Chance for Severe Weather for the Southwest Region of the State this Afternoon
(Des Moines) Thunderstorms are forecast to fire up again in southwest and western Iowa this afternoon, adding to the already saturated soils. Mike Fowle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, says storms are expected to develop this afternoon and last into the evening hours. Fowle says the main threat for severe weather is in southeast Iowa; however, the southwest region of the state is at slight risk. He says the main danger is from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Multiple Drake Relays Alumni Earn Spot on U.S. Olympic Team
(Eugene, OR) – A total of five men and ten women Drake Relays alumni have secured their spot on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. While we have focused on multiple Iowans who secured a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team, we will jump over to the athletes who ran in the Drake Relays at the collegiate level.
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:. Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators. Amanda Miller, Pocahontas. Tina Jarvis, Clinton. Amanda Gallant, Polk. Real Estate Commission. John Sweeney, Allamakee. Dakotah Reed, Polk. Alicia Porter,...
Updated: Emergency Responders Called to An Incident in Cumberland
(Cumberland) At 4:48 a.m., Cass EMS, Cumberland and Massena Fire and Rescue, and Law Enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance at 500 Washington Street in Cumberland. When deputies arrived, they observed a person engulfed in flames. Cass County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jon Westering says it is believed it was self-inflicted. The Subject has been transported to a burn unit for treatment. Westering, says a small fire in a garage did not progress. The victim’s name is not being released at this time.
Iowa Governor Requests the Reconsideration of Fines Regarding Youth Labor
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Reynolds has sent a letter to the Department of Labor requesting a reconsideration of fines imposed on small businesses in Iowa for violating youth labor laws. The fines, which can reach up to 180 thousand dollars, are causing concerns for businesses. The discrepancy between federal and state laws regarding the working hours of 14 and 15-year-olds has led to these fines. Reynolds argues that enforcing federal law puts business owners in a difficult position and impacts youth employment opportunities. The Iowa Federation of Labor supports the Department of Labor’s enforcement efforts. At the same time, Reynolds emphasizes the need to address the differences between federal and state labor laws.
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