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Ospreys return to Fort Calhoun; raptors and nest avoid nearby tornado
FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (WOWT) - Fifty feet above ground, as the wind whips, two adult Ospreys are extremely busy. They’ve made a huge nest, on a power pole, their annual Spring and Summer migratory home on the grounds of the de-commissioned Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station. “The chances are it...
AHSTW Boys Finish with Seven State Track Qualifiers
(Avoca, IA) AHSTW boys track is now getting ready for state track after a good state-qualifier meet in Treynor last Thursday. The Vikings had a good night with three automatic qualifiers during the meet but finished with seven overall after the official times were released. Head coach Jackson Renberg is...
Iowa Boys District Golf (5/13): Sidney, Treynor, Kuemper, 4 individuals on to state
(KMAland) -- Sidney, Treynor and Kuemper Catholic are on to state while individuals from Shenandoah, Hamburg, CAM and Atlantic will be joining them following district golf in Iowa on Monday. Check out the complete rundown from area districts below. IOWA CLASS 1A DISTRICT AT CAM. State qualifiers: 1. Sidney 323,...
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Severe storm threat continues Tuesday after deadly Oklahoma tornado
Start your day with the latest weather news. After deadly storms tore across the central U.S. on Monday, the worst weather is expected to be near Great Lakes and Ohio Valley on Tuesday.
'We've got a lot of rebuilding to do': Mayor of Minden pleads for help from FEMA
MINDEN, Iowa — The mayor of Minden, Iowa, says funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA, can't come fast enough. Last Thursday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds requested an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for nine counties, including Pottawattamie, where Minden is. "For a town of 600,...
Effort to restore water in Minden, Iowa
Crews are working to restore water to Minden. Regional Iowa Water is supplying the town for now. But officials hope to get the town producing its own water again by Tuesday. "There's nothing more important than water. It's essential for life and for every process of life," Zeb McFarland with Iowa Rural Water Association said.
Tornadoes destroyed dozens of headstones in Iowa cemetery
SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa — One week and a day since the Arbor Day tornadoes, recovery and rebuilding remains a daunting task. The National Weather Service says two tornadoes, an EF1 and an EF2 ripped through Shelby County, Iowa. Last Friday's tornado caused a slight detour for the DeGroot family.
Funeral services held Friday for Iowa man killed in April 26 tornado outbreak
MINDEN, Iowa — A funeral service was held on Friday for the only confirmed fatality from the tornado outbreak on April 26. Nick Ring, 63, was found in Minden, Iowa, unconscious following the storm. Officials said he was taken to Nebraska Medicine in Omaha and was in stable condition,...
Western Iowa counties share how much damage they sustained from tornadoes
Western Iowa — Several western Iowa counties are sharing just how much damage they sustained as a result of the April 26 tornadoes. Pottawattamie County officials said they estimate having $20,916,438 worth of damage countywide, with an estimated $12,213,237 worth of property damage in Minden. The county said 302 properties were impacted by the storm, 194 of them in Minden.
Pottawattamie County to Allow Living in RV’s During Reconstruction from April 26 Severe Weather
(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County to allow living in recreation vehicles permanently without fees until further notice. During the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors meeting, Resolution No. 39-2024 was the second topic discussed on the agenda. Nearly two weeks after the tornadic events that ran through Pottawattamie county, homeowners of Pottawattamie county will now be able to live in their mobile homes for more than two weeks while their homes are being rebuilt. This would waive the current ordinance where homeowners are not allowed to live in RV’s on their own property for more than two weeks at a time.
KMAland Boys Soccer (5/10): Treynor, Denison-Schleswig roll
(KMAland) — Treynor, Denison-Schleswig, Riverside, Tri-Center, Sergeant Bluff-Luton and LeMars were winners in KMAland boys soccer Friday. Treynor — Goals: Tyson McCain 2, Danny Kinsella, Brock Poland, Jude Mieska, Sawyer Goss|Assists: Aiden Kellar 3, Mieska 2, McCain, Andrew Kellar, Nate White|Saves: Charlie Schrage (8) Denison-Schleswig 10 Atlantic 0.
Tornado Watch for a portion of Southwest Iowa
(Omaha) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024...
AHSTW Girls and Boys Send Three Teams Each to State Track – Audubon Girls Await Official Times
(Treynor, IA) The Treynor state-qualifier meet started at 4 p.m. on Thursday as AHSTW and Audubon Girls track made their final adjustments before starting the races. The wait didn’t take long for the Lady Vikes as they started the meet off strong winning the 800-meter sprint medley with a time of 1:51.44. Caitlyn Dills, Loralei Wahling, Brooklyn Buck and Bella Lamp put together the Lady Vikes best time of the season behind a strong anchor leg from Lamp, overtaking MVAO-COU and Van Meter in the final lap to send the relay team to state.
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