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News from Western Iowa.

Severe Weather Threats Impacting Iowa: Hail, Wind, and Flash Flooding Expected
(Des Moines) Iowa residents are bracing for a significant weather event today, as two rounds of severe storms are forecast to impact the state. The storms, which are expected to bring large hail, dama...
Tom Robinson Apr 03, 2026

Speed Limit, English Proficiency, Rural Health Transformation, Magistrate Reform, and 2 Other Bills Pass Through the Iowa House
(Des Moines) Iowa House Representative Tom Moore of Griswold highlighted six bills passing through the Iowa House this past week. English Proficiency Requirements for CDLs SF2426 implements a requirem...
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2026

Updated: Rain Totals (3:44 p.m. on Thursday)
Rain Totals: (Updated rain totals) Adair-1.44 Anita-1.60 inch Atlantic-1.10 (KSOM -KS95 Studios) Bridgewater-1.00 not updated Audubon-1.10 Corning-1.78 Creston-1.59 Glenwood-1.47 Harlan-1.42 Massena-1...
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2026

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Cass County April 8
(Cass Co.) The next Mobile Food Pantry will take place on Wednesday, April 8, continuing efforts to provide accessible, nutritious food to community members across the county. Distributions will be he...
Mandy Billings Apr 02, 2026

Cass County Sheriff Reports Assault, Theft and OWI Arrests
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three recent arrests. Mikel Ann Erickson, 35, of Lewis, was arrested on March 26th on the charge of Assault. Erickson was transported to the Cass Co...
Mandy Billings Apr 02, 2026

Two Arrested After Late-Night Burglary at Atlantic Business; Third Suspect Sought
(Atlantic) Atlantic Police say two Des Moines men were arrested and a third suspect remains at large following a late-night burglary at Nishna Valley Cycle on April 1. At approximately 11:35 p.m., the...
Mandy Billings Apr 02, 2026

Hawkeye 10 Conference Announces Academic Team and Character Award Recipients
(Ames) The Hawkeye 10 Conference is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its students with the announcement of this year's Academic Team and Character Award recipients. These honors cele...
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month
(Undated) -- April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. According to the Autism Society, the stated goal of this month is to celebrate and honor the experiences and id...
Mandy Billings Apr 02, 2026

Nationwide E15 Sales Jump 23% in 2025, Setting New Record
(Undated) U.S. sales of E15 (15% ethanol gasoline) reached a record 1.52 billion gallons in 2025, up 23% from 2024. Growth was driven by more stations offering E15 and higher sales per station. Iowa s...
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2026

Cass County Farmer Publishes Book of Personal Stories
(Anita) Anita Farmer Varel Bailey, known for his storytelling and writing, has released a new book that shares a collection of his memorable stories. His family decided to preserve his legacy by compi...
Tom Robinson Apr 02, 2026







