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MINDEN – Just days removed from a tornado that caused major damage in Minden, another round of storms that barreled through southwest Iowa Monday night included a tornado that touched down Monday night east of the city, in rural Pottawattamie County.

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Iowa state parks and forest staff are busy preparing for the summer camping season, turning on water, sprucing up campgrounds and freshening up bathroom, cabin, lodge and shelter facilities. W…

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ATLANTIC – Edward Miller and Oliver Deist each fired 77s, coming in eighth and ninth to lead the Audubon boys’ golf team to a third-place team finish at Wednesday’s Western Iowa Conference meet.

The Greely Tip Tops 4-H Club met at Twin Construction and conducted a short business meeting on April 14. Following the meeting, the club broke into five groups to create flower planters. First, the groups used drills to drill screws into wood to make the frame of the flower planter. Secondl…

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Tens of thousands of people have gathered in the southern French city of Marseille to welcome the Olympic torch and mark another milestone in the lead-up to the Summer Games in Paris. A majestic three-mast ship carried the Olympic torch from Greece for the welcoming ceremony at sunset Wednesday in the French city’s old port. The torch was lit in Greece last month before it was officially handed to France. It left Athens aboard a ship named Belem, which was first used in 1896, and spent twelve days at sea.

Audubon, IA

Right Now
72°
Partly Cloudy
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Feels Like: 72°
  • Heat Index: 72°
  • Wind: 9 mph
  • Wind Chill: 72°
  • UV Index: 7 High
  • Sunrise: 06:06:57 AM
  • Sunset: 08:26:27 PM
  • Dew Point: 46°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High around 75F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tonight

Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Storms more numerous this evening. Low 49F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow

Showers early becoming less numerous later in the day. High 63F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Day
Temp
Wed
49°
75°
Wed
75°/49°
Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 34%

Sunrise: 06:06:57 AM

Sunset: 08:26:27 PM

Humidity: 46%

Wind: ENE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Wednesday Night

Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Storms more numerous this evening. Low 49F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Thu
44°
63°
Thu
63°/44°
Showers. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Chance of Rain: 35%

Sunrise: 06:05:48 AM

Sunset: 08:27:30 PM

Humidity: 83%

Wind: N @ 13 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 44F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Fri
44°
72°
Fri
72°/44°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 40s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 06:04:40 AM

Sunset: 08:28:33 PM

Humidity: 61%

Wind: WNW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Low 44F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Sat
50°
74°
Sat
74°/50°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 4%

Sunrise: 06:03:34 AM

Sunset: 08:29:36 PM

Humidity: 45%

Wind: NW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Mainly clear skies. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable.

Sun
53°
78°
Sun
78°/53°
Showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 40%

Sunrise: 06:02:29 AM

Sunset: 08:30:38 PM

Humidity: 47%

Wind: SW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy late. Low 53F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Mon
52°
77°
Mon
77°/52°
Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 41%

Sunrise: 06:01:27 AM

Sunset: 08:31:39 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: SE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Monday Night

A few clouds. Low 52F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tue
55°
75°
Tue
75°/55°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 48%

Sunrise: 06:00:25 AM

Sunset: 08:32:40 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: S @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with a few showers. Low around 55F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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.

If your savings fund balance isn’t currently where you want it to be, don’t be discouraged. Having any amount saved for an emergency, no matter how small, means you’ve already taken the most important step to protecting yourself from a financial setback. The next step is also important — maximize how much your money grows....

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns the country was approaching a decision to launch a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S. Confirmed Wednesday, the shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, with the focus of U.S. concern being the larger explosives and how they could be used in a dense urban setting. More than 1 million civilians are sheltering in Rafah after evacuating other parts of Gaza amid Israel’s war on Hamas, which came after the militant group’s deadly attack on Israel on Oct. 7.

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in the southern French city of Marseille to welcome the Olympic torch and mark another milestone in the lead-up to the Summer Games in Paris. A majestic three-mast ship carried the Olympic torch from Greece for the welcoming ceremony at sunset Wednesday in the French city’s old port. The torch was lit in Greece last month before it was officially handed to France. It left Athens aboard a ship named Belem, which was first used in 1896, and spent twelve days at sea.

President Joe Biden has raced into yet another battleground state. Biden on Wednesday traveled to Sturtevant, Wisconsin, where he’ll highlight a decision by Microsoft to build a $3.3 billion data center expected to create 2,000 jobs. It’s the spot where then-President Donald Trump lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never built. The Democratic president is continuing to push a contrast with the Republican ex-president on economic policy. Republicans say the Microsoft announcement is good for workers but Biden is using it to hide his record on failing to control rising inflation.

The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza but a United Nations agency says no aid has yet entered. The key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid was closed over the weekend after a Hamas rocket attack killed four Israeli soldiers nearby. An Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt early Tuesday, and it remained closed. The limited incursion does not appear to be the start of the full-scale invasion of the crowded southern city that Israel has repeatedly promised. The U.S. has urged Israel not to launch a full-on assault on Rafah because it would worsen Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe, and it paused a shipment of bombs to its close ally last week over those concerns.

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There’s a number of of examples out there in sports over the weekend that redefined everything about sports.