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Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for Missouri River basin
(Omaha) -- Torrential rains in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota have led to a near-average runoff forecast in 2024 for the Missouri River Basin. That was the message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials during its monthly update Thursday. Since the last monthly update, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in parts of northwest Iowa and minor to moderate flooding along the downstream Missouri River. For June, corps officials say runoff above Sioux City was 6.6 million acre-feet, or 119% of average and 2.6 million acre-feet higher than the forecast. Thus, Ryan Larsen Corps Engineer Adam Larsen says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City has increased to 24.6 million acre-feet, or 96% of average.
When Iowa’s extreme heat will give way to severe storms Monday
IOWA — A deep ridge of high pressure and hot temperatures has been firmly in place over the Central US and here in Iowa. As the ridge sinks further south today and tonight, storm chances will increase for Iowa as storms move along the top of that ridge and across our state. This weather pattern […]
Sanborn Woman Pulled from Burning Vehicle
Alton, IA (KICD) — A Sanborn woman was pulled from a burning vehicle near Alton early Friday morning. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Department says 25 year old Madison Borden was Northbound on Highway 60 two miles South of town when she entered the median and rolled. Other motorists stopped to get her out after her Buck Terraza burst into flames.
125th Anniversary of Early Catholic Church to be Commemorated in August
The 125th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early will be commemorated next month. Several events are planned for Sunday, August 4th. A mass will be held at 1pm that day. Clergy who have served the parish are invited to join Father Brent Lingle in celebrating the mass for the special occasion. Following the mass, refreshments will be served in the parish center. Sisters and Strings Infusion of Kansas City will provide music during that time from 2 to 4:30pm.
Bulldog Softball ends season at No. 6 Fort Dodge
The Le Mars Community softball team finished their season on Saturday at the hands of No. 6 Fort Dodge by a score of 11-1 in five innings. The Bulldog bats went silent most of the night recording just three hits off of Fort Dodge pitcher Lucy Porter. Le Mars head coach Brooke Berkenpas says she was in command of her pitches, and that kept the Bulldogs from getting anything going.
Van Wyk takes on instructor role at Dordt University
Kyle Van Wyk has accepted a new position at Dordt University as Instructor of Health Sciences for the Health and Human Performance Department. A 2010 graduate from Dordt University, Van Wyk received a master’s degree in Exercise Science at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and has served at Dordt as a Sport Performance Coach since 2018.
Norfolk man arrested for shoplifting and possession of a knife
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - A Norfolk man with a criminal history is behind bars after shoplifting and having a deadly weapon. On July 13, at 2:30 p.m., a Norfolk police officer responded to a business on South 13th Street, just south of West Pacewalk Avenue, for a shoplifting report. Store...
Jayettes Stun Storm Lake, Advance to Title Game
Perry Softball extended their season Saturday night thanks to a 4-3 win over Storm Lake. The Jayettes made the long bus ride to take on the Tornadoes and eliminated the 2 seed from the bracket. Both pitchers were elite, especially early in the game. Storm Lake got to Tunink with...
A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up
Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, cutting power to hundreds of thousands. CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, and even weather forecasters had to briefly scramble for safety. The National Weather Service cited a tornado in Des Moines, Iowa, one...
Volunteers unite under Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council during crises
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa is no stranger to severe weather, having experienced the 2008 floods, the 2020 derecho and most recently the devastating tornado in Greenfield. During these tough times, hundreds of volunteers come together to lend a helping hand, making a significant impact. The Iowa Disaster Human...
Iowa man convicted in murder of woman who had protective order against him
An Iowa man accused of killing an Eldora woman despite a protective order prohibiting him from having contact with her has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death. A Hardin County jury found Nathan Bahr, 30, guilty July 11 of first-degree murder. Bahr faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced Sept. 6.
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