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Very gusty winds overtake the region Thursday and that will lead to a fire danger. Sunday could also be windy, but maybe with snow.

To view the full forecast https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/very-gusty-winds-along-with-fire-danger-move-thursday/ 

Iowa man taken into custody for kidnapping and robbery charges in Northeast Nebraska An Iowa man was taken into custody and now faces multiple warrants in Northeast Nebraska.

Iowa man taken into custody for kidnapping and robbery charges in Northeast Nebraska

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The Data Center Bill of Rights is on its way to the governor.
Read More>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/data-center-bill-rights-heads-governor-rhodens-desk/ 

Organization works to pair service dogs with veterans for free Partners for Patriots is an organization that trains and provides service dogs to military veterans or their family members for free.

Organization works to pair service dogs with veterans for free
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State study details causes for increased cancer rates in Iowa.
Read More >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/state-study-details-causes-increased-cancer-rates-iowa/ 

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The 2026 South Dakota Special Education Staff of the Year announced.
Read More >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/10/2026-south-dakota-special-education-staff-year-announced/

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It's another matchup between two Northwest Iowa basketball teams.

Unity Christian from Orange City and Western Christian from Hull are facing each other in the Class 2A Quarterfinals.

To watch the game >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/live-coverage-ihsaa-state-basketball-tournament/ 

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Iowa House approves ‘Katie’s Law’ allowing DNA collection after arrests.
Read More >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/iowa-house-approves-katies-law-allowing-dna-collection-after-arrests/ 

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The Le Mars Fire Rescue Department was called to two fires early Wednesday morning.
Read More >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/firefighters-called-two-fires-northwest-iowa/ 

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A Buena Vista County police department is reminding residents of how important it is to stay off the railroad tracks.
Read More >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/nw-iowa-police-department-urging-kids-teenagers-stay-off-railroad-tracks/ 

Dish drops Gray Media’s stations over unprecedented new demand to reshape the television industry to enrich its owner For the first time in its history, Gray Media’s television stations have been dropped by Dish Network, a serial instigator of disputes that have removed thousands of broadcast and cable channels from their paying customers over the years.

Gray Media’s television stations have been dropped by Dish Network

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The Sioux City Explorers have named their new vice-president and general manager
Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/sioux-city-explorers-name-travis-lee-their-next-vice-president-general-manager/ 

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Global Entry program restored as partial government shutdown impacts travel
Read More >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/global-entry-program-restored-partial-government-shutdown-impacts-travel/ 

Inwood daycare provider sentenced on child endangerment charges Thirty-year-old Elizabeth Kainrath of Inwood, Iowa, pleaded guilty to six counts of child endangerment, each an aggravated misdemeanor.

Thirty-year-old Elizabeth Kainrath of Inwood, Iowa, pleaded guilty to six counts of child endangerment, each an aggravated misdemeanor.

Iowa Senate passes bills on student loan information, university endowment investment Two higher education bills saw bipartisan support Tuesday from the Iowa Senate, aimed at providing more transparency on student loans and garnering greater investment by state university endowments in Iowa projects.

Two higher education bills saw bipartisan support Tuesday from the Iowa Senate, aimed at providing more transparency on student loans and garnering greater investment by state university endowments in Iowa projects.

House passes bill to raise income limits for Iowans with disabilities, restrict WIC eligibility The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would increase income limits for Iowans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services and also put certain restrictions on nutrition assistance programs. 

The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would increase income limits for Iowans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services and also put certain restrictions on nutrition assistance programs.

Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes Officials say several tornadoes have torn through parts of Illinois and Indiana, downing trees and power lines.

Major storms that whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday leveled homes, downed trees and power lines, and overwhelmed a 911 center south of Chicago with emergency calls, according to officials.

Pen pal program formed to encourage inmates, lower prison re-entry A new program to help connect inmates to those who want to encourage them, called Adopt and Inmate, is underway.

A new program to help connect inmates to those who want to encourage them, called Adopt and Inmate, is underway.

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard War in the Middle East has driven fertilizer prices up more than 30% since February and sent diesel soaring, forcing some Nebraska farmers to cut back on nutrients, rethink planting plans and brace for ripple effects on the state’s economy and food supply.

The price of gas is up more than 30 cents from just a couple of weeks ago, and those prices are magnified for Nebraska farmers, who are paying, on average, $1 more for diesel than this time last year.

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Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers

Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/most-iranian-womens-soccer-team-left-australia-after-declining-last-minute-airport-asylum-offers/ 

Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the energy-rich region.

Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport.

Members of Iowa National Guard returning to Siouxland after nearly a year overseas Le Mars is also planning events to welcome home Iowa National Guard members from their Middle East deployment.

Le Mars is also planning events to welcome home Iowa National Guard members from their Middle East deployment.

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What is the economic benefit of having a casino in South Sioux City?
Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/10/what-is-economic-benefit-having-casino-south-sioux-city/ 

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First look at the Woodbury County Sheriff's new tactical armored vehicle.
READ MORE ABOUT IT>>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/11/woodbury-county-sheriffs-office-showcases-new-armored-vehicle/ 

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips.

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips

South Dakota House green lights bill turning sales tax revenue into property tax relief Lawmakers this week are finalizing the state budget and policy as they prepare to close the 2026 legislative session.

Lawmakers this week are finalizing the state budget and policy as they prepare to close the 2026 legislative session.

Rhoden signs bill increasing penalty for disrupting worship services Governor Rhoden signed SB 113 on Tuesday, a bill that will increase the penalty for preventing the practice of religion.

Governor Rhoden signed SB 113 on Tuesday, a bill that will increase the penalty for preventing the practice of religion.

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An American flag traveling across the country as part of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration flew over the Iowa State Capitol
Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/09/traveling-flag-honoring-nations-250th-anniversary-flies-over-iowa-state-capitol/ 

Randy Feenstra and Rob Sand both take next steps for governor Rob Sand and Randy Feenstra turned in thousands of signature for their campaigns for governor.

The two perceived front runners for governor in Iowa appeared at the same place at different times for the same purpose on Monday.

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Clouds will thicken and bring a band of snow through Siouxland tonight. How much could we see?

To view the full forecast https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/10/some-rain-snow-move-through-siouxland-tuesday-night/