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The Audubon County Board of Supervisors are hoping they are closing in on a solution to the roof repair at the courthouse, agreeing Wednesday to have their engineering firm and an area roofer meet to discuss a possible solution.

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Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nation. On Friday, FIFA members voted to make Brazil the first Latin American country to host the tournament. A 20-minute drive separates the Maracana Stadium from the Complexo do Alemao, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most impoverished and violent favelas, or slums. One of its residents, 15-year-old Kaylane Alves dos Santos, hopes her powerful shots and impressive dribbles will allow her to cover that short distance in three years to play for Brazil’s national team in the final of the 2027 tournament.

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Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first OT and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6. Duchene, a former draft pick of the Avalanche, secured a loose puck in front of the net and sent it over a sprawled out Alexandar Georgiev. Duchene took off down the ice and slid on his knees in celebration. Dallas advances to face either Edmonton or Vancouver. It’s the second straight trip to the conference final for the Stars, who lost last season to eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas. Jake Oettinger was stellar all night in making 29 saves.

Audubon, IA

Right Now
67°
Partly Cloudy
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Feels Like: 67°
  • Heat Index: 67°
  • Wind: 14 mph
  • Wind Chill: 67°
  • UV Index: 8 Very High
  • Sunrise: 05:56:52 AM
  • Sunset: 08:36:42 PM
  • Dew Point: 63°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Sun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 82F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Tonight

A few passing clouds. Low 51F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Cloudy skies during the morning hours followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 78F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Day
Temp
Sat
51°
82°
Sat
82°/51°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:56:52 AM

Sunset: 08:36:42 PM

Humidity: 52%

Wind: WNW @ 17 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

A few passing clouds. Low 51F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Sun
62°
78°
Sun
78°/62°
Showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 35%

Sunrise: 05:55:59 AM

Sunset: 08:37:40 PM

Humidity: 49%

Wind: SE @ 15 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Sunday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Low 62F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Mon
62°
81°
Mon
81°/62°
Morning showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 39%

Sunrise: 05:55:08 AM

Sunset: 08:38:37 PM

Humidity: 72%

Wind: SSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Monday Night

Scattered thunderstorms during the evening becoming more widespread overnight. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 62F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tue
48°
74°
Tue
74°/48°
Thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 84%

Sunrise: 05:54:19 AM

Sunset: 08:39:33 PM

Humidity: 81%

Wind: S @ 18 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 48F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Wed
49°
72°
Wed
72°/49°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:53:32 AM

Sunset: 08:40:28 PM

Humidity: 57%

Wind: WNW @ 15 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear skies. Low 49F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
55°
75°
Thu
75°/55°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 05:52:47 AM

Sunset: 08:41:22 PM

Humidity: 52%

Wind: S @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy skies early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later at night. Low near 55F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Fri
48°
71°
Fri
71°/48°
Showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 42%

Sunrise: 05:52:03 AM

Sunset: 08:42:16 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: S @ 13 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Friday Night

Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 48F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables for a stress-free dinner that's bursting with flavor. With minimal prep and cleanup required, it's the perfect recipe for busy evenings when you need a wholesome meal on the table fast.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a luxury. However, even in the midst of chaos, taking just a few minutes to pause and connect with ourselves can make a world of difference for our mental well-being. This 5-minute calming breath meditation offers a simple yet powerful practice to help you ground yourself, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a moment of stillness, this meditation can be your oasis in the midst of a busy day.

WEST DES MOINES — Many health risks — like sitting too much, eating unhealthy foods and smoking — can be avoided. Other health threats — like not being able to get certain prescription medicines — are out of our control and can wreak havoc.

The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are proud to announce the 15th Annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest. Nominations will be taken from Monday, February 12 to Tuesday, March 12.

In recent months, the specter of people who aren't American citizens and are voting in the United States has become a rallying cry for Republicans. They say new legislation is necessary to protect the sanctity of the vote as the country faces unprecedented illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens is illegal in federal elections, and there is no indication it’s happening anywhere in significant numbers. States have mechanisms to check whether voters on their rolls are citizens. Still, Republicans at the federal and state level are introducing legislation and fall ballot measures to ensure it remains at the forefront of voters’ minds in November.

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms that left at least seven dead, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as southern Texas starts to feel the heat. The National Weather Service in Houston warned that with temperatures around 90 degrees this weekend, people should know the symptoms of heat exhaustion as they start cleaning up. The balmy weather is a concern in a region where more than a half-million homes and businesses remained without electricity Saturday morning. The area was hit with fierce storms Thursday with winds of up to 100 miles per hour.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to address thousands of members of the National Rifle Association in Texas a day after campaigning in Minnesota in the midst of his hush money trial. Trump has pledged to continue to defend the Second Amendment and has called himself “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House.” The United States faces record numbers of deaths due to mass shootings. Last year ended with 42 mass killings and 217 deaths, making it one of the deadliest years on record. Vice President Kamala Harris is accusing Trump of "catering to the gun lobby and threatening to make the crisis worse if reelected.”

A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine has come into force as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also signed separate laws Friday that allow prisoners to join the army and increase fines for draft dodgers fivefold. Thousands of Ukrainians have fled the country to escape the draft, and some risked their lives as they tried to swim across a river to neighboring Romania and Hungary.

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been ordered to remain behind bars as the nation’s leader is in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshot wounds. A court spokesperson said Saturday that the suspect was held after prosecutors said they feared he could escape or carry out other crimes. Prosecutors told police not to publicly identify the man or release other details about the case, but unconfirmed media reports said he was a 71-year-old retiree known as an amateur poet who may have once worked as a mall security guard in the country’s southwest. A government minister says Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition is stable but serious.

Taliban officials say flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghanistan, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports. In the hard-hit western province of Ghor, 50 people were reported dead. The province has also suffered significant financial losses after thousands of homes and properties were damaged and hundreds of hectares of agricultural land destroyed following Friday’s floods. Meanwhile, 18 people in the northern province of Farayab were killed and two others injured. Damages to property and land were also reported and over 300 animals were killed. Last week, the U.N. food agency said the exceptionally heavy rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people.

Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nation. On Friday, FIFA members voted to make Brazil the first Latin American country to host the tournament. A 20-minute drive separates the Maracana Stadium from the Complexo do Alemao, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most impoverished and violent favelas, or slums. One of its residents, 15-year-old Kaylane Alves dos Santos, hopes her powerful shots and impressive dribbles will allow her to cover that short distance in three years to play for Brazil’s national team in the final of the 2027 tournament.