Skip to main contentSkip to main content
The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
76°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • State
    • Business
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • Politics
    • News Tip
  • Obituaries
    • Share a Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorials
    • Cartoons
    • Submit a Letter
  • Sports
    • SW Iowa Sports
  • Lifestyles
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Contests
    • Puzzmo
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Comics
    • Play
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Today's Ads
    • Special Sections
    • Archives
    • Back Issues
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Cars
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Shop Local
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Shenandoah Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscription
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Back Isssues
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
News+
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
News+
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 76° Partly Cloudy
  • Local
  • Crime
  • State
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nation & World

Science

Fog is riddled with bacteria, study finds

Fog is riddled with bacteria, study finds

  • Doyle Rice USA Today

A new study is changing the way we think about fog.

The true story of a weather forecast that changed the world on D-Day

The true story of a weather forecast that changed the world on D-Day

  • Doyle Rice USA Today

Defying colleagues, Capt. James Martin Stagg urged the Normandy invasion to be postponed by one day to June 6 due to uncertain conditions.

UN: 86% Chance US Hits Hottest Year on Record by 2027

UN: 86% Chance US Hits Hottest Year on Record by 2027

  • WooGlobe - News

A landmark UN World Meteorological Organization report warns there is an 86 percent probability that at least one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass the 2024 global heat record — with 2027 the most likely candidate due to an emerging El Nino. For Americans, the report projects higher-th…

Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind

Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind

  • PA Media - Lifestyle

June marks the beginning of meteorological summer, but after last week’s heatwave, this week is set to bring much cooler and wetter conditions. We want to know why these dramatic weather changes can leave many people feeling unsettled, both mentally and physically.

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

  • Karissa Waddick USA Today

Educators say the country's deep divisions make it more difficult than ever to teach students about the government. 

Planets, solstice and asteroids: 5 stargazing events for June 2026

Planets, solstice and asteroids: 5 stargazing events for June 2026

  • Janet Loehrke USA Today

There will be plenty of celestial events this June, from planetary conjunctions and the summer solstice to a micro full Strawberry Moon.

Blue Origin explosion could be setback to NASA's Artemis moon missions

Blue Origin explosion could be setback to NASA's Artemis moon missions

  • Eric Lagatta USA Today

NASA and Blue Origin had high hopes that the company's towering rocket would be able to jump-start the agency's plans for a moon base in 2026. Then it exploded.

US: NASA Moon Mission Rocket Explosion Seen 120 Miles Across Florida Sky.

US: NASA Moon Mission Rocket Explosion Seen 120 Miles Across Florida Sky.

    Tampa, United States - May 28, 2026 A dramatic video filmed from a backyard in Tampa, Florida, captured the distant explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket test on the night of May 28, 2026. The footage shows the dark horizon with trees and a house roof silhouetted in the foreground befo…

    Boater Captures Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

    Boater Captures Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

      Boater Captures Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

      How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

      How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

        Teachers at Alexandria City High School in Virginia use civics education to restore young people’s faith in democracy in politically divided America.

        May’s Rare Blue Moon: How You Can See It

        May’s Rare Blue Moon: How You Can See It

          Night sky lovers are getting a rare celestial double feature at the end of May. On May 31, a blue moon will rise, and this one comes with an extra twist. It’s also a micromoon, meaning the full moon will appear slightly smaller and dimmer because it’s at one of the farthest points from Earth…

          Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds

          Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds

            New research shows that though the world sees more rain overall, it's getting drier at the same time. How can that be?

            Half of Earth's Lakes Are Drying Up as Global Warming Intensifies

            Half of Earth's Lakes Are Drying Up as Global Warming Intensifies

              Climate change is here and as it gets worse and we pass our 3.6 °F threshold it’s likely going to cause a domino effect of issues. But even before we officially pass that global warming landmark, as we head towards its scientists say we’re already seeing issues. According to climate scientis…

              Moon and Venus to align in uncommon conjunction. Here's how to see it

              Moon and Venus to align in uncommon conjunction. Here's how to see it

                The moon is about to have more company for one night in May, and skygazers should easily be able to see it.

                Local News

                Bike with Mike fundraiser in Southwest Iowa will include behavioral health village

                Bike with Mike fundraiser in Southwest Iowa will include behavioral health village

                Saturday's Bike with Mike event on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail will feature a behavioral health village featuring eight local behavioral health organizations.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Red Oak nursing home resident allegedly called 911 after being left ‘gasping for air’

                Red Oak nursing home resident allegedly called 911 after being left ‘gasping for air’

                A Red Oak nursing home where a resident called 911 to receive medical attention while struggling to breathe could be facing fines of more than $27,000.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

                Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

                Thursday afternoon, Sand's campaign called for debates with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn in Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                Since taking the Iowa Democratic Party helm about three years ago, chair Rita Hart said the group has been instituting a stronger and more orderly ground game.

                Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

                Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

                Several Libertarian and independent candidates have submitted nomination petitions to appear on Iowa's Nov. 3 general election ballot, adding options to a number of high-profile statewide and congressional contests.

                Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

                Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

                Defend The Vote, a national organization focused on voting rights and democratic reforms, has endorsed Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race.

                Nation & World

                The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

                The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

                To find a better-paid group, economists say, you have to drill down to elite subcategories, such as corporate CEOs and law partners.

                Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                One month before America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026.

                'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

                'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

                A record 7 out of 10 cancer patients now survive for at least five years, up from less than half in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s.

                McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

                McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

                McDonald’s is looking to cement itself as more diners’ first choice — not just for a quick meal on the go, but also for family outings and other occasions.

                Recommended For You

                McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

                McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

                Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                How did Zach Lahn win Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary?

                How did Zach Lahn win Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary?

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Partner

                Sponsored
                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

                Sponsored
                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

                Partner
                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

                Sponsored
                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Crime

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                Politics

                Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

                Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

                Thursday afternoon, Sand's campaign called for debates with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn in Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                Since taking the Iowa Democratic Party helm about three years ago, chair Rita Hart said the group has been instituting a stronger and more orderly ground game.

                Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

                Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

                Several Libertarian and independent candidates have submitted nomination petitions to appear on Iowa's Nov. 3 general election ballot, adding options to a number of high-profile statewide and congressional contests.

                Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

                Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

                Defend The Vote, a national organization focused on voting rights and democratic reforms, has endorsed Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race.

                The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
                • Facebook
                • Twitter
                • YouTube
                Prefer us on Google

                Sites & Partners

                • Place an Ad
                • Newsletters
                • Join Our Team

                Services

                • Manage Subscription
                • Contact Us
                • Rack Locations
                • Submission Forms
                • Licensing
                • Shopping
                © Copyright 2026 Southwest Iowa Herald, 617 W. Sheridan Ave. Shenandoah, IA 51601
                Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
                Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.