Western Iowa

Local governments and the state face a challenge in how to pay for damage from historic high water. Leaders in one small community hope to find a way to fill an expected gap in funding and also improve the overall economic outlook.

Four months after historic flooding forced hundreds from their homes in Rock Valley, work is underway to provide more long-term housing for those still displaced.

Dallas Grave wanted to ride a motorcycle for his 11th birthday. Hundreds showed up at his house to make it happen.

Democrat Josh Turek won the election to the Iowa Legislature by a slim margin in 2022. Voters in the heavily red district will decide between the incumbent or Republican James Wassell. Both men shared their views on a wide range of topics.

The deadline for Iowans impacted by historic flooding to apply for individual federal assistance from FEMA ends soon. This includes 16 counties, mainly on the western side of the state, and Scott County in eastern Iowa.

The Little Sioux River reached unprecedented levels in late June, forcing the evacuation of several residents of Correctionville. More than three months later, some in the northwest Iowa community continue to seek assistance.

When voters in the 4th District fill out their ballots for the U.S. House of Representatives, they will see two familiar names: Republican incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra and Democrat Ryan Melton. Two years ago, Feenstra won by a landslide. One issue could make a difference for the challenger this time around.

Archery hunting season started Oct 1, but with new restrictions in western Iowa. Most counties are seeing increasing restrictions on doe harvest, with some counties not allowing any.

High water ravaged the community of Spencer in June. Even though many properties sustained damage, the Clay County Fair thrived.

The Warming Shelter in Sioux City planned to close on Oct. 1 due to lack of funding. Officials now say they have the funding to stay open.