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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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Paralympics organizers in Paris have a message they hope will encourage many more fans to buy tickets. The countdown campaign for the Aug 28-Sept. 8 Paralympic Games begins Monday with 100 days to go and features three athletes alone in an empty stadium. The campaign slogan: “Il ne me manque rien, sauf vous” (I’m not missing anything, except you) is a rallying call to get more people to watch them competing. So far, 900,000 of the 2.8 million tickets have been sold. Ticket sales are expected to escalate after the campaign posters start appearing across the city.

Audubon, IA

Right Now
63°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Feels Like: 63°
  • Heat Index: 63°
  • Wind: 1 mph
  • Wind Chill: 63°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:55:49 AM
  • Sunset: 08:37:30 PM
  • Dew Point: 61°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.

Tonight

Overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow

Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 83F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

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Mostly cloudy. Lows overnight in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 17%

Sunrise: 05:55:49 AM

Sunset: 08:37:30 PM

Humidity: 95%

Wind: S @ 6 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Sunday Night

Overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.

Mon
62°
83°
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83°/62°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:54:58 AM

Sunset: 08:38:27 PM

Humidity: 70%

Wind: SW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Monday Night

Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 62F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tue
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Windy with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 69%

Sunrise: 05:54:09 AM

Sunset: 08:39:23 PM

Humidity: 89%

Wind: S @ 24 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Gusty winds early. Low 47F. W winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 10 to 15 mph.

Wed
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73°
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73°/48°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:53:22 AM

Sunset: 08:40:19 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: WNW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

A mostly clear sky. Low 48F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
57°
78°
Thu
78°/57°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 4%

Sunrise: 05:52:37 AM

Sunset: 08:41:13 PM

Humidity: 52%

Wind: S @ 10 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy skies early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later at night. Low 57F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Fri
49°
73°
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73°/49°
Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 56%

Sunrise: 05:51:54 AM

Sunset: 08:42:06 PM

Humidity: 70%

Wind: S @ 15 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Friday Night

Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms before midnight. Low 49F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sat
53°
73°
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73°/53°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 21%

Sunrise: 05:51:12 AM

Sunset: 08:42:59 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: NNE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Mostly clear skies early giving way to clouds and a few showers after midnight. Low 53F. Winds ESE 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.

Iranian state media are reporting that President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash after an hourslong search through a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest. State TV gave no immediate cause for the crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. With Raisi were Iran’s foreign minister, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. Turkish authorities early Monday released what they described as drone footage showing what they “suspected to be wreckage of a helicopter.” The coordinates listed in the footage put the fire 12 miles south of the Azerbaijan-Iranian border on the side of a steep mountain.

President Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war. Biden said during a commencement address Sunday at historically Black Morehouse College in Atlanta that he has heard the students' voices of protest and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza break his heart, too. The speech, and a separate one he gave later in Detroit, are part of a burst of outreach to Black constituents by the president. Black support for Biden has softened since he was elected in 2020. There were scattered demonstrations over the war but the Morehouse ceremony was not disrupted.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the foreign minister and others have been found dead after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest. State media announced the deaths after the crash site was found Monday after hours of searching. The crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which Raisi under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel last month. Under Raisi, Iran enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels. Meanwhile, Iran has faced years of protests against its Shiite theocracy over its ailing economy and women’s rights – making the moment that much more sensitive for the country.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. Raisi’s sudden death, along with Iran’s foreign minister and other officials in the helicopter crash Sunday in northwestern Iran, came as Iran struggles with internal dissent and its relations with the wider world. A cleric first, Raisi once kissed the Quran, the Islamic holy book, before the United Nations and spoke more like a preacher than a statesman when addressing the world.

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. Lai was sworn into office in a ceremony Monday after he won an election earlier this year. He is a relative moderate who will continue Taiwan’s policy of de facto independence while seeking to bolster its defenses against China. He takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, who led Taiwan through eight years of economic and social development despite the COVID-19 pandemic and China’s escalating military threats.