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Iowa weather: Dry Sunday ahead of rain and severe storm potential this week
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sunday morning begins with temperatures in the low to mid 50s across most of central Iowa, with the urban heat island of Des Moines experiencing upper 50s to near 60. A dry, mostly sunny and comfortable Sunday afternoon is expected with high pressure overhead. Following a comfortable Sunday afternoon, winds will shift to the southeast late Sunday night into Monday bringing the return of moisture, especially out to the west first.
Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities Face Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Ahead of July 4th
Davenport, IA – Residents in Davenport and the Quad Cities region should prepare for a rainy week ahead, with severe weather anticipated by midweek, possibly affecting Independence Day plans. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois, today and Monday will bring beautiful, mild temperatures, with highs...
River Levels Cresting in Western Iowa, Still Rising on the Mississippi
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- The Missouri River is cresting this weekend on the Western Iowa border, in moderate flood stage at Council Bluffs. On the Eastern border the Mississippi River is still rising, and is expected to crest next weekend in major flood stage at Rock Island, Illinois, and Muscatine. Other rivers, including the Des Moines and Cedar Rivers have peaked and are starting to drop.
Gov. Kim Reynolds Appoints John Sandy To Court Of Appeals
Des Moines, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she has appointed John Sandy of Spirit Lake as a judge on the Iowa Court of Appeals. Sandy currently serves as District Judge in District 3A. He received his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of St. Thomas.
Recycle old electronics and tires in Muscatine
The City of Muscatine will host free drop off weeks for tires and electronics at the Muscatine Transfer Station for residents who have City of Muscatine refuse service. According to a press release, tires will be accepted for free (up to four tires off the rim per residence) from July 8-13. Electronics will be accepted for free (up to three per residence) from July 15-20. Proof of residency (driver’s license) is required to participate in the free drop off week(s).
Why Fireworks Were Banned For Almost 80 Years In Iowa
It's hard to believe that fireworks in the state of Iowa have only been legal to buy and use for just 7 years. Before that, it was against the law for Iowans to sell or use fireworks for almost 80 years. The craziest part is that just one incident in...
Arizona man with potentially fatal BAC level arrested for OWI after crash on I-80 in Iowa City
An alleged drunk driver with a potentially fatal amount of alcohol in his system has been arrested after a crash on Interstate 80 in Iowa City. Iowa City Police were called to an accident involving a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria on westbound I-80 near the Dubuque Street exit just before 9:15 Saturday night. Investigators say the driver…20-year-old Gregor Pratt of Peoria, Arizona…had an open can of “The Beast” hard energy drink under his seat, with a half-empty box of the same Monster-produced beverage on the side of the road. Paramedics say Pratt was in and out of consciousness in the ambulance. Pratt reportedly showed signs of impairment, and his breath alcohol level was measured at .375% on a portable Breathalyzer test. He refused Datamaster testing.
Missouri River levels, flooding impacts for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. — As of Saturday morning, the Missouri River is expected to crest Saturday afternoon in the Omaha area after runoff frommultiple days of heavy rain upstream. The National Weather Service said moderate to near major flood stages are expected along the Missouri River from Blair to Rulo this week, "rivaling stages that were last experienced in 2019."
Three hurdles for the Iowa Hawkeyes to get a berth in the College Football Playoff
The Iowa Hawkeyes have a solid, experienced roster with a favorable roster. Coming off a season in which the team secured 10 wins despite being the third-worst in the country in scoring, the Hawkeyes have mixed expectations. Many equate poor offense to the Hawkeyes, and as long as Iowa is...
Convicted felon facing child endangerment charges faces new firearms charges
A convicted felon already facing child endangerment charges now faces weapons charges after he allegedly illegally used a firearm at a local gun range. 45-year-old Alfred Washington was originally booked into the Johnson County Jail in May after his 15-year-old son reported that his father had beaten him with wooden paint stirrers, an electric cord, and his own fists. A second alleged victim reported Washington had beaten her with a belt and struck her in the chest. Both children’s’ injuries were corroborated by investigators.
Emergency personnel briefs Reynolds on flooding
HAWARDEN—Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds made her first of five stops Monday in Hawarden to view the destruction from the Big Sioux River. She received updates from city officials on what resources are needed for ongoing help. “There is unbelievable devastation in N’West Iowa,” Reynolds said. “We had the helicopter...
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