DES MOINES, Iowa—The Severe Storms Forecast Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a Tornado Watch for much of Iowa, including the KWBG listening area. Currently storms are expected to develop in Nebraska and move quickly through western Iowa. Some area expected to strong to severe. Do remain weather aware.             […]

AMES, Iowa —The mile-long bridge that carries Iowa 415 over Saylorville Lake was closed today at noon due to anticipated high winds. This bridge is designed to move somewhat with strong winds, but today’s high wind warnings make traveling on the bridge hazardous. Iowa Department of Transportation bridge crews are prepared to inspect the bridge […]

OGDEN, Iowa—The Ogden City Council took formal action to establish and Urban Renewal Area along West Walnut Street. There are portions of three-blocks included and the area will serve as the base for a planned development agreement with Fareway which will be considered by the council in January. January will also see several committee meetings […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has provided some updated information about the forecast weather events that will be affecting much of Iowa Wednesday into Thursday.                                                   […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Six members of the Iowa State Fair Board were re-elected during the Iowa Association of Fairs Conference and Annual Meeting held December 10-12 in Des Moines. Delegates who attended the meeting from six geographic districts in Iowa elected two board members to serve two-year staggered terms on the Iowa State Fair Board. Directors […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Public Health continues to make available COVID vaccinations for children and has scheduled an event this Friday afternoon and evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Ogden Elementary School. Parents with questions are seeking to have their children signed up are asked to contact Boone County Public Health at 515-432-1127. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines has provided updates on the most recent expectations for damaging winds and strong storms Wednesday.                                       (contributed information, NWS)

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines has updated the High Wind Watch that was issued Monday and affected much of Iowa to a High Wind Warning.  A High Wind Warning means sustained winds of 40 mph for one hour of more and/or frequent gusts of at lest 58 mph are expected in […]