Cass County is now in a Tornado Watch, as is every county in Iowa.
Cass County remains in a flood watch until 7 p.m. today, along with Audubon, Adair and Guthrie counties. The watch area extends into central and north-central Iowa.
A severe thunderstorm watch continues in effect by the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. for Cass County and much of western Iowa.
DES MOINES – Saturday was a very successful day for area track teams at the Iowa state track meet, for each of the area teams.
DES MOINES – Saturday was a very successful day for area track teams at the Iowa state track meet, for each of the area teams.
Iowa’s state shooting sports season is here, where thousands of student athletes from elementary to high school and colleges across the state compete in seven shooting sports championship even…
Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream …
The final segment of Iowa’s spring turkey hunting season closed Sunday, ending the spring season with a record harvest of 16,059 birds reported, surpassing the 2023 record harvest of 14,843.
The Audubon County Board of Supervisors are hoping they are closing in on a solution to the roof repair at the courthouse, agreeing Wednesday to have their engineering firm and an area roofer meet to discuss a possible solution.
Some farmers who rely on satellite data to plant their fields were delayed in recent days by a geomagnetic storm, according to field agronomists who have been monitoring corn and soybean planting.
During the months of June and July, Iowa Western Community College will host students in grades 5th, 6-8th and 9th-12th at Summer Day Camps and High School Discovery Days for fun, friends and hands-on learning! Camps are being offered on all sorts of topics for students including: Art, Autom…
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Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent, the Premier League club said Tuesday.
PARIS (AP) — Vanessa Peltier got up at dawn and traveled 500 kilometers (310 miles) to Paris from the Creuse region of central France just so she could watch Rafael Nadal practice on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields credits Bears general manager Ryan Poles for staying true to a promise by trading the former first-round pick to his preferred destination. Fields landed in Pittsburgh in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick as potential competition for Russell Wilson after the Bears decided to use the No. 1 overall pick to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams. Once that decision crystallized for Chicago, Poles personally committed to "doing right by Justin Fields." "Shoutout to Poles," Fields said Tuesday after organized team activities with the Steelers. "We communicated to him through my agent, and I told him where I wanted to be and this was a place I wanted to be, so he honored that and I appreciate him for that. Nothing but love for the city, the fans, my teammates and coaches." If Fields plays more than 51 percent of the total snaps for the Steelers in 2024, Chicago's draft compensation in return is upgraded to a fourth-round pick. They cleared the depth chart in a matter of weeks, dealing former starter Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles and allowing Mason Rudolph to join the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Fields, the No. 11 pick in the 2021 draft, had 40 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in three seasons with the Bears. It's also a fresh start for Wilson, who enters Year 13 with something to prove. He signed with the Steelers after being released by the Broncos despite a total cap hit of more than $80 million. Fields said he's grateful to be in Pittsburgh and declined to answer whether the Bears did everything they could to facilitate his growth on the field. "It is what it is. That's in the past," Fields said. As for his next chapter with the Steelers, Fields said his intentions are clear inside the building. "I'm definitely competing. Russ knows that," Fields said. "We're competing against each other every day. I definitely don't have the mindset of me just sitting every day. I'm pushing him to be his best and he's pushing me to be my best each and every day." Fields said he's not the same quarterback he was last year. "I have a lot more room to grow," Fields said. "I'm going to continue to get better each and every day. I'm nowhere near my ceiling." --Field Level Media
Steelers' Justin Fields 'definitely competing' to be QB1
When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables for a stress-free dinner that's bursting with flavor. With minimal prep and cleanup required, it's the perfect recipe for busy evenings when you need a wholesome meal on the table fast.
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a luxury. However, even in the midst of chaos, taking just a few minutes to pause and connect with ourselves can make a world of difference for our mental well-being. This 5-minute calming breath meditation offers a simple yet powerful practice to help you ground yourself, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a moment of stillness, this meditation can be your oasis in the midst of a busy day.
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WEST DES MOINES — Many health risks — like sitting too much, eating unhealthy foods and smoking — can be avoided. Other health threats — like not being able to get certain prescription medicines — are out of our control and can wreak havoc.
The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are proud to announce the 15th Annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest. Nominations will be taken from Monday, February 12 to Tuesday, March 12.
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Tornado sirens wailed in Iowa as a man captured a funnel cloud on his cell phone. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center gave most of Iowa a high chance of seeing severe thunderstorms with the potential for strong tornadoes Tuesday. Read more: https://bit.ly/3X9AgFR
The shutdown and seizure by Israel of an Associated Press video camera that provided a live glimpse into Gaza raised concerns about how a new media law could be used to restrict war coverage. Israel returned AP's equipment as international pressure mounted, but it didn't ease concerns about its media policies. The Israeli government said AP was violating a law that bans the satellite network Al Jazeera. It's the latest move by Israel during its war with Hamas that has alarmed media experts.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice sued Oklahoma on Tuesday seeking to block a law that seeks to impose criminal penalties on those living in the state illegally.
NEW YORK (AP) — The death of a British man and injuries impacting dozens of other people aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence Tuesday highlighted the potential dangers of flying through unstable air.
Storms that pummeled much of Nebraska with torrential rain, high winds and large hail spun up fierce tornados Tuesday that took down several 250-foot (76 meters) wind turbines in Iowa. Des Moines television station KCCI-TV showed at least three wind turbines that were toppled by an apparent tornado in southwest Iowa. At least one was in flames with black smoke pluming from the bent structure. Other images posted on social media showed extensive damage in Greenfield, a town of about 2,000 around 55 miles southwest of Des Moines. The severe storms were expected to hit Minnesota, Illinois and parts of Missouri later Tuesday.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government will return a camera and broadcasting equipment it had seized from The Associated Press on Tuesday, reversing course hours after it blocked the news organization's live video of Gaza and faced mounting criticism for interfering with independent journalism.
The United Nations says it has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to lack of supplies and insecurity. It also said no aid trucks entered via a pier set up by the U.S. for sea deliveries for the past two days. The U.N. has not specified how many people remain in Rafah after the Israeli military launched an intensified assault there on May 6, but they appear to number several hundred thousand. Abeer Etefa, a spokesperson for the U.N’s World Food Program, warned that “humanitarian operations in Gaza are near collapse.” She said that if food and other supplies don’t resume entering Gaza in “in massive quantities, famine-like conditions will spread.”
Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died
BANGKOK (AP) — A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, the carrier said Tuesday. A British man died and authorities said dozens of passengers were injured, some severely.
It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees. At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, have been found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them. Mexico has been hit by a harsh drought and extremely high temperatures. Around a third of the country saw highs of around 113 degrees Fahrenheit, or 45 degrees Celsius, Monday. Lakes and dams are drying up, water supplies are running out and authorities have had to truck in water for everything from hospitals to fire-fighting teams.
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