Western Iowa

As the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors considers passing a new ordinance allowing for nuclear energy, several residents voice their disapproval.

Ryan Rhodes, a Republican businessman from Ames, wants to “Make America Iowa.” He's one candidate in a growing field of Republicans running for the U.S. House after three-term incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra took steps to run for governor.

Another Democrat has entered the race in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. The loss of a loved one galvanized Stephanie Steiner to run for Congress, with a focus on improving the health care system.

Kevin Negaard started Sioux City's Miracle League 10 years ago and sought a creative way to continue supporting the nonprofit through a baseball-related fundraiser.

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the lives of students when schools were shut down and events were canceled, including the social rite of passage that is high school prom. A recent event in Sioux City gave graduates the prom night they missed five years ago.

Stay-at-home mom Ashley WolfTornabane launched a campaign to run for Iowa's 4th District seat. She considers herself a champion for the underdog who will listen to what Iowans want instead of special interests.

Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl is running for the U.S. House in Iowa's 4th District, which covers the western border of the state, as well as much of northwestern and north central Iowa.

Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, says his background as a veteran, lawyer and economic development expert gives him the experience to serve in Congress.

One year ago, more than a dozen Iowa counties ended up under a Presidential Disaster Declaration after heavy rains pushed raging rivers out of their banks. In two of the hardest-hit areas in northwest Iowa, people reflect on the pain and progress of the past 12 months.

A major plan is in the works to enhance Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, a recreational area in the Loess Hills of western Iowa. A Pottawattamie County official says the plan is to raise at least $25 million to make the area a four-season destination. The project would include a new tubing hill at the ski area, cabins, an amphitheater and more public space.