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News from Western Iowa.

Nunn Discusses Farm Bill, Trade, and National Security with Iowa Leaders
(Des Moines) At the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn gathered Iowa leaders for a roundtable focused on expanding global trade opportunities and strengthening the state's agricul...
Mandy Billings Apr 27, 2026

Trump: Suspect in press dinner shooting created a 'manifesto' for attack
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The alleged shooter at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., wrote a "manifesto" ahead of his planned attack, President Donald Trump said in ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Apr 27, 2026

Here's why Iowans say they volunteer to test lakes, rivers for nitrates
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) On a Wednesday in April, after heavy rainfall, Paul Carlson of Ankeny drove to the end of a road under the Saylorville Dam and parked alongside Rock Creek. It was his sixth tim...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Apr 27, 2026

State Headlines: Iowa City Boosts Ped Mall Security, Des Moines Shootings Turn Deadly, AI Timeline Emerges
Security Has Increased On The IC Ped Mall Following A Shooting On April 19 (Iowa City, IA) -- Security has increased on the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City after a shooting that injured five people just ...
Mandy Billings Apr 27, 2026

Rain Totals
Atlantic-.10 Avoca-.21 Clarinda-.03 Corning.13 Glenwood.32 Harlan-.11 Stanton-.15 Treynor-.57 Wiota-.14
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







