Western Iowa

High wind speeds and ongoing abnormally dry conditions are leading to reports of fires sparking across rural western Iowa, including a large outbreak in Harrison County.

Republican incumbent Randy Feenstra is hoping to secure a second term as U.S. Representative for the 4th Congressional District. He’s being challenged by Democrat Ryan Melton, who faces an uphill climb in the reliably Republican district.

The Iowa Drought Monitor shows the entire state of Iowa at abnormally dry or worse. Drought has been expanding throughout this state this year.

Tyson announced last week that it will be closing its office in the Sioux City area. Community members are asking the food company to reconsider.

The Woodbury County auditor is encouraging residents to vote early, as absentee ballot requests lag.

The community came together to look for Brenda Payer, an Indigenous woman who has been missing since last week.

In the city-sponsored ‘The Difference is Dialogue’ series, Sioux City residents from underserved groups get the opportunity to share their lived experiences.

A western Iowa county will consider implementing local regulations on carbon capture pipelines at its upcoming public hearings for a new zoning ordinance.

The mural will pay homage to a local traditional Mexican dance troupe, Ballet Folklórico Estrellas de Jalisco.

The Great Plains Action Society is offering a workshop that will focus on training Indigenous women how to heal from and protect themselves against violence. It’s an effort to empower them against the ongoing crisis of missing murdered and Indigenous women.