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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

Portion of Horn Avenue in Guthrie County Closed for Bridge Repairs
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Engineer's Office says Horn Avenue will close today between 160th Street and 170th Street for bridge repairs. It is expected to be closed for approximately 30 days.
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2026

Updated: Plea Agreement Reached: Alison Dorsey Pleads Guilty to One Charge
(Cass Co.) A plea agreement has been reached in the State of Iowa's case against Alison Elaine Dorsey, a former daycare provider from Massena. Sentencing is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 9:30 a....
Mandy Billings Feb 19, 2026

Creston Police Arrest Man for Attempted Burglary
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 26-year-old Noah Alexander Young, homeless, at 302 N. Pine Street for 3rd-degree attempted burglary. Authorities transported Young to the Union County ...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Winter Storm Warning Expanded Across Western and Central Iowa; Heavy Snow Expected Tonight
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded to include Cass, Audubon, Shelby, Guthrie, Crawford, and Carroll counties, with hazardous conditions expected from 3:00 p.m. today through 6:00 a....
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Iowa Legislature Advances Budget, Trucking, and Raw Milk Bills; Former First Lady Remembered and Highway Honor Proposed
Bill To Maintain Budget Spending Levels Advances In Legislature (Des Moines, IA) -- A bill that would establish protocols if the legislature can't pass a budget is advancing. Iowa Republican lawmakers...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026







