Western Iowa

Native Americans make up a disproportionate amount of high school dropouts in Sioux City. That’s why the Urban Native Center is giving money to students who graduate.

The MICAH House women and families shelter in Council Bluffs is home to troop #64224, made up of girls without homes. The troop gives them connection, stability and much-needed fun.

The school board voted to give each new teacher a $5,000 bonus for working in the district. They hope it will fill the growing vacancies in classrooms.

Lutheran Services in Iowa has expanded its refugee resettlement services to western Iowa. They hope to bring 150 more refugees into the region this year.

Woodbury County deputy Eric Fay shot and killed a Sergeant Bluff man in January. An investigation found that he acted justly and within police policy.

The AIM Institute is partnering with southwest Iowa organizations to make careers in tech more attainable for the Latino population.

El Instituto AIM está trabajando con organizaciones del suroeste de Iowa para hacer carreras en tecnología más alcanzables para la población de Latino.

MidAmerican Energy's proposed project would put about 100 wind turbines in Mills and Pottawattamie counties. But, many western Iowa residents oppose it.

Providers aren’t able to bring the same level of care without enough staff. That leaves many seeking help in limbo.

The Mary J. Treglia Community House in Sioux City will give Afghan refugees the chance to share their stories with the community.