What's New

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App Description

Get the latest news and weather wherever you go with the WeAreIowa Local 5 News App.
Check We Are Iowa’s Most Accurate Forecast with the Storm Team that is always available, and the app can check your location to give you the forecast wherever you are.
News stories are updated 24/7, so you can see what's happening now in Central Iowa and get the top national and world stories, all in one place.
Send us story ideas, breaking news, or let us know there's something you think we should check out, without having to close the app. You can share photos and videos, too.
Overview of features:
- The latest local headlines, plus news from across the country
- Stories you'll only get from Local 5 News
- Interactive Radar and the latest Storm Team forecast
- A full list of the latest school delays and closings
- Send us Your Photos and Videos
- Receive Alerts for Breaking News, Severe Weather and More
- Share stories via Email, Text Message, and on Facebook and Twitter

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 06, 2014 Initial release
  • July 18, 2014 New version 2.4.0
  • October 05, 2014 New version 2.6.0
  • November 26, 2014 New version 2.8.0
  • February 10, 2015 New version 2.10.0
  • April 14, 2015 New version 2.11.0
  • July 01, 2015 New version 2.12.0
  • October 17, 2015 New version 2.13.0
  • August 02, 2016 New version 3.5.0
  • November 12, 2016 New version 3.6.0
  • November 16, 2016 New version 3.7.0
  • January 06, 2017 New version 3.72.0
  • June 14, 2019 New version 4.33.400044908
  • August 16, 2019 New version 4.33.530045603
  • September 23, 2019 New version 4.33.550046948
  • November 04, 2019 New version 4.34.230049630
  • November 11, 2019 New version 4.34.260049914
  • January 28, 2020 New version 4.34.380050515