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Most of western Iowa is under a tornado watch - and a tornado warning has been issued for Crawford County.

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“We have to ask the hospital to show there is a need, which they haven't done thus far. Maybe they can't or they don't want to.”

The "Save Our Hospital" group in Crawford County Iowa have lost another bid to keep their local hospital. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

“I'm all for the bicycling industry”

As the Legislature gets to work, in Des Moines, RAGBRAI officials, county supervisors and bike riders will be watching to see if legislation emerges that could help shape the future of Iowa's great bicycle ... via KTIV-TV Sioux City

“The boys responded to our challenge at halftime”

West Harrison's boys basketball gained their first Boyer Valley Conference win last Friday night. via Valley Times News

“My wife and I had so much fun at last year's holiday caroling festivities”

Entertainers, singers and musicians of all ages and talent levels are invited to make Christmas a little brighter for Dunlap and Omaha nursing home residents. via Daily Nonpareil

“When I marched in Iowa last summer I talked with people about the Iowa case”

Late last month NASA's chief climate scientist, James Hansen, entered the battle over a proposed coal plan in Marshalltown, submitting testimony with the Iowa Utilities Board that opposes any new coal plant ... via Des Moines Register

“And you think about one flag and that one veteran... how many family members does that include? What did he leave behind.. a wife, two little kids or three, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles... you know... how many family members is that?”

A Siouxland community held a dedication on Sunday in honor of soldiers who've fought for our freedom. via KTIV-TV Sioux City