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News from Western Iowa.

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Tom Robinson Apr 26, 2026

Updated: Severe Weather Threat Looms for Iowa: Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes Expected
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says thunderstorm chances will increase from west to east this evening into the overnight hours. A few strong storms may occur, particularly in ...
Tom Robinson Apr 26, 2026

Iowa's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4 Percent In February
(Des Moines) Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.4% in February, unchanged from January and slightly lower than 3.5% a year ago. The national unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in F...
Tom Robinson Apr 26, 2026

Gas Prices Lower This Week
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 14 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.51 across Iowa, according to AAA. The price of global crude oil rose this week on...
Tom Robinson Apr 26, 2026

Iowa Board of Regents elects leadership, bids farewell to one member
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Board of Regents said hello to new leadership Thursday and goodbye to one member, with Regent JC Risewick announcing this was his last meeting as a member. Board Presi...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Apr 26, 2026

Updated: White House Correspondence Dinner Shooting Suspect Identified as School Teacher
(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is safe after being rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner when loud bangs were heard. The President, First Lady, Vice President and other dignitaries...
Tom Robinson Apr 25, 2026

Montgomery County Man Taken Into Custody on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Webster of Red Oak on Saturday morning on a theft charge. According to the press release, Officer's made the arrest at around...
Tom Robinson Apr 25, 2026

Clarinda Police Department to Hold Memorial Service in Honor of National Police Memorial Week
(Clarinda) The President of the United States and the United States Congress have declared the week of May 11-17, 2026, as National Police Officers' Memorial Week. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 ...
Tom Robinson Apr 25, 2026

2 Injured in Southeast Iowa Crash
(Henry County, Iowa) Two people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Henry County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Thursday at Highway 34 and Clayton Avenue. Authorities ...
Tom Robinson Apr 25, 2026

National Weather Service in Omaha Confirms Four Tornados in Harrison, Fremont and Page Counties
(Omaha) The National Weather Service in Omaha has confirmed four tornados in Harrison, Fremont and Page counties. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed at 1:46 p.m. Thursday near Little Sioux in Harrison Coun...
Mandy Billings Apr 24, 2026







