Weekend Starts Mild — Plenty Nearby to Fill It

Audubon, IA · March 28, 2026

Happy Saturday — spring's teasing us with milder air, perfect for shaking off the week with some local flavor.

🏙️ Local Pulse

Gala Raises $70K for Hospital Tech
Audubon County Hospital Foundation's debut gala last month pulled in nearly $70,000 from over 300 supporters, funding a cutting-edge Hologic Envision Mammography Unit — first in Iowa. Young auctioneer Brey Hansen stole the show with his charm.

Fatal Crash Details Released
Iowa State Patrol shared more on the March 15 blizzard pileup on I-80 near mile marker 59 in Cass County: passenger Amy Lynn Jurrens died after treatment at Cass Health; her driver unhurt. Chain involved semis and cars from across the country.

Griswold Eyes Four-Day Week
Griswold School Board launched a staff survey on switching to a four-day school week, gauging interest in the change. A 20-minute drive east for families watching education shifts in the area.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 54°F · Low 39°F
  • Mostly sunny with light winds — ideal for outdoor errands or a park stroll. Roads clear after recent wet spells; watch for puddles on rural stretches.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Carroll: Rep. Williams Legislative Forum
    Western Iowa Networks, Carroll
    10:00 AM
    District 11 Rep. Craig Williams breaks down the session's latest at this chamber event — a quick 45-minute drive for insights on state moves.

  • Jayette Girls Track Meet
    Panorama or area venue
    Afternoon session
    Audubon's Jayettes hit the oval for their second meet of the season — catch the home-team energy as spring sports ramp up.

📸 Spotlight & Story

Audubon County Hospital Foundation
This fresh nonprofit kicked off with a bang, netting almost $70,000 at its March gala to bring Iowa's first Hologic Envision Mammography Unit home — spotting issues earlier for better outcomes. With 300 neighbors rallying and plans for an annual tradition, plus a July golf tourney on deck, they're already weaving deeper into community health threads. Proud work that hits close.

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