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News from Western Iowa.

House panel passes bills to establish 'guardrails' for hydrogen drilling
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The House Natural Resources Committee advanced two bills Thursday to help regulate oil and gas drilling as exploration for geological hydrogen in Iowa is ongoing. The language ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Feb 20, 2026

Union County Man Faces Drug-related Charges
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested a Union County man late Thursday afternoon on drug possession charges. Police placed 44-year-old Timothy Robert Hudek, of Creston, in custody at 4:58 p...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

Iowa's Snowfall Totals: A Widespread Variation from 3 to 15 Inches Across the State
(Des Moines) Snow totals across southwest, central, and northeast Iowa vary widely, according to the National Weather Service office in Des Moines. Communities around Atlantic and areas farther east r...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

Democratic Senate Hopefuls to Address Rural Concerns in Greenfield
(Greenfield) The Adair County Democrats will host a candidate forum featuring both Democratic primary candidates for U.S. Senate, Josh Turek and Zach Wahls. The forum is scheduled for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

Winter Storm Warning
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa until 9 a.m. CST this morning, as snow continues to fall across the region. The area co...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

State Lawmakers Advance Key Bills As Funnel Week Deadline Hits; Ag Tech, Flood Relief, and Iowa State Fair Updates Announced
State Lawmakers Pass Several Proposals Ahead Of 'Funnel Week' (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa State lawmakers beat the clock on several bills on Thursday for "funnel week." Among the hundreds of bills introd...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

Harlan City Council Approves Support Letter and Construction Contract for River Access Project
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved a support letter for the River Access Project. The project includes adding river access at Highway 44 near the West Nishnabotna River to enhance recreational ...
Mandy Billings Feb 20, 2026

511ia Road Conditions Report: 5:02 Friday Morning
(Area) All Roads in southwest and west central Iowa are completely covered with snow and ice. For the latest road conditions report, go to 511ia.org
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Senator Grassley Fields Question on Cancer Incidences During Cass Health Visit
(Atlantic) - Chuck Grassley made a stop at Cass Health on Wednesday afternoon as part of his 46th annual 99-county tour. Iowa has become a focal point in the ongoing battle against cancer, holding the...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Redfield Man Arrested on Felony Warrant Following Pursuit
(Stuart) A Redfield man was arrested on a felony warrant following a pursuit early this (Thursday) morning. The Stuart Police Department says shortly after midnight, Stuart Police Officers located a v...
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2026







