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Farmers denied Nebraska mom her husband's $350K life policy, offered $17,360 instead. A jury awarded her $11.3M

Take extra precautions with life insurance applications, or pay the price at the worst time possible.

Omaha, NE · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Pottawattamie County Offering Beaver Bounty

(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County is offering a beaver bounty again this year, paying trappers $25 per tail for beavers trapped within the county. John Lorenzen with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says $5,000 has been allocated for the program, which will continue until those funds are exhausted. To participate,...

Pottawattamie County, IA · 1d

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Sac County Jail Measure Falls Short of Required 60% Approval

For the third consecutive year, Sac County voters have rejected a bond measure to build a new jail, despite a majority supporting the project in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial election results, the $10 million bond received 2,377 votes in favor and 1,820 against, representing approximately 56.6% approval. That’s about 3.4 percentage points short of the 60% supermajority required for passage under Iowa law.

Sac County, IA · 1d
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26 IA counties still without redemption centers after 2022 bottle bill changes

Here in Sioux City there are only a couple places folks can go to redeem their empty cans and bottles, but for some Iowa residents in rural towns they have to travel several miles to do so.

Iowa · 1d

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Mormon Pioneers Wintered Here In 1846 And Their Cemetery Still Overlooks The Missouri In Nebraska

A bronze mother and father bend over a tiny grave on a bluff above the Missouri River, and they’ve held that pose since 1936. The sculptor was Avard Fairbanks, and the hilltop behind the statue holds 359 documented pioneer burials from one hard winter. About 3,500 travelers camped here...

Omaha, NE · 3d

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Nov. 3, 2026 Sac County Election Results

Sac County saw a 63.2% voter turnout last night (Tuesday), with 4,375 out of 6,922 registered voters casting ballots. The residents of Sac County rejected the $10 million bond for a new $10.8 million jail facility. The rest of the ballot was red, with republicans winning across the board. On the Sac County Board of Supervisors, Republican Mike Fischer ran uncontested for District 2 with 1,152 votes, and Republican James Wissler also ran uncontested for District 3 with 1,309 votes. Republican Tina Roth went uncontested for county treasurer with 3,752 votes. Republican Bethany Burns ran uncontested for county recorder with 3,723 votes. Republican Benjamin Smith remains county attorney, running uncontested with 3,225 votes cast. Republican Renee Roland filled the county auditor vacancy, running uncontested with 3,648 votes. Another vacancy was filled in the county sheriff position, with Republican Joel Suggit succeeding Sac County Sheriff Katie Stange, running uncontested with 3,612 votes. Wendy Larson won the race for District 7, which includes all of Sac, Pocahontas, and Calhoun counties, as well as part of Webster County. You can find results across the state under the “Election” tab on sos.iowa.gov.

Sac County, IA · 2d

USA TODAY

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Who is Josh Turek? Meet the Democrat who flipped Iowa's Senate seat

Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race on Tuesday, Nov. 3, flipping the seat from Republican control and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in Iowa since 2008. Turek, a state representative from Council Bluffs and Paralympian, defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to win the seat. With 89 of 99 counties reporting, Turek led Hinson with 51% of the vote to Hinson's 48%, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State's Office. Libertarian Thomas Laehn received 3%. Turek, 47, will be sworn in as Iowa’s newest U.S. senator on Jan. 3, replacing outgoing U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Here’s what to know about him. Josh Turek went from 21 surgeries to 2 gold medals at the Paralympic Games Turek’s personal story was one of his greatest assets on the campaign trail. He was born with spina bifida, which he says was the result of his father’s exposure to Agent Orange on a 22-month Navy deployment to Vietnam, according to reporting by The Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network. He had his first surgery at 1 day old, ultimately undergoing 21 surgeries by the time he turned 12. It was around

Iowa · 3d

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Omaha Plagued by Bad Drivers

The Omaha metro is afflicted with painfully misguided and miseducated drivers. This issue not only affects the Marian community, but the city as a whole. It seems like now more than ever teenagers are hitting the roads with poor guidance, insufficient instruction and surrounding drivers that are uneducated as well.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Veridian pledge will support Iowa Thanksgiving food events

WATERLOO, Iowa — Veridian Credit Union is including several Iowa food assistance programs in a $70,000 pledge for Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In Iowa, the support will benefit Families Forward Thanksgiving Table and 4 All Kids’ annual free Thanksgiving meal in Des Moines; The...

Waterloo, IA · 1d

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Iowa honors Washta sailor who died as WWII POW at 21

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor a World War II sailor whose remains were recently identified more than 80 years after his death. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove served on the USS Canopus...

Iowa · 1d

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Iowa retiree's $726 Medicare supplement premium drops to $515 after errors come to light

"It was such a weight lifted."

Iowa · 3d

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Join The Carroll Fire Department Saturday Night For Firehouse Formal

Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Carroll Fire Department’s 104th annual community fundraiser. The event, taking on the new moniker of Firehouse Formal this year, begins at 7 p.m. at the Carrollton Centre. Fire Chief Dan Hannasch says the community support, as always, has been outstanding, and a few tickets remain for those interested in joining them for an entertaining evening.

Carroll, IA · 16h

KCAU 9 News

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Veterans Voices: WWII Veteran Orville Von Ehwegen

World War II Veteran Orville Von Ehwegen was born August 21, 1917, on a farm southwest of Sac City and joined the Army on May 6, 1942.

Sac City, IA · 2d

Iowa Pulse

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Chris McGowan Projected to Win Iowa’s 4th District Race Over Dave Dawson

Republican Chris McGowan is projected to win Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race over Democrat Dave Dawson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Final results remain unofficial as ballot counting continues. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Iowa · 3d

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Storm Lake Suspends Outside Agency Funding Amid Budget Crunch

Storm Lake is putting more than $100,000 in annual community funding on hold as city leaders brace for difficult budget decisions. The Storm Lake City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to suspend its outside agency funding program for fiscal year 2027-28, eliminating a traditional source of financial support for local nonprofit organizations for the next budget year.

Storm Lake, IA · 2d

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'People are fed up': Bellevue Mayor-elect Kevin Pflager prepares for transition

Bellevue Mayor-elect Kevin Pflager discusses his election win, transition talks with Rusty Hike and his priorities as he prepares to take office.

Bellevue, NE · 15h

KMTV 3 News Now

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Rural Malvern lands 24 new apartments amid Iowa housing shortage

A $5.5 million Lakin Foundation development will add 24 rental homes to Malvern by early 2028, as Common Sense Institute Iowa projects the state will close its housing shortage that same year.

Malvern, IA · 1d

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Don Kleine reacts to Douglas County Attorney election results

The last Election Night update showed longtime Republican incumbent Don Kleine trailing Democratic challenger Makayla Danner.

Douglas County, NE · 3d

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Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, Nov. 6-8

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro on Halloween weekend. Watch “Things to do” with Maria Cade and Elaina Riley at 9 a.m. Fridays on streaming and social media platforms. The metro will honor service members this...

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Ex-Mayor Stothert says she takes responsibility for Omaha Streetcar as construction continues

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said on her radio show that she takes responsibility for pushing the Omaha streetcar project forward. About two years of construction remain to complete the project. The streetcar is called OSCAR. Road closed signs and construction barriers have taken over downtown...

Omaha, NE · 1d