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Storms dumped up to 6 inches of rain in Iowa. See the rainfall totals from this week.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Des Moines as much of Iowa saw heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Some areas in southeast Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 80 mph. Clinton County experienced half inch sized hail, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Here are...
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Iowa’s New THC Regulations
On Monday, July 1st at midnight, a new law went into effect, causing some restaurants, bars, and distributors to panic. It's a new state law focused on the use and sale of tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. The new law (HF 2605) does not outright ban THC in products like...
Iowa tornado eliminates 'several' people in small town reduced to debris
A powerful twister ripped through a. small Iowa town on Tuesday, killing numerous people and leaving. at least a dozen hurt, authorities stated. Images from the town of Greenfield reveal a course of utter. destruction, with homes reduced to splinters, particles scattered. all over and a number of large wind turbines fell.
Collins Capitol Connection July Newsletter
We are now well into summer which means Independence Day celebrations and many other annual parades are right around the corner. This year I’ll be at Waylands 4th of July parade in the morning, and Morning Sun’s Mile Long parade in the afternoon. Whether I see you at Chief Wapello Days in Wapello, Crooked Creek Days in Winfield, Old Threshers in Mount Pleasant, Town & Country Days in Mediapolis, Fruitland Fun Days in Fruitland, or Columbus Days in Columbus Junction, make sure to stop me and say hello!
4 validated dead in Iowa tornado as more storms threaten Southern Plains
4 individuals were killed and a minimum of 35 were hurt, Iowa authorities stated Wednesday, after a tornado slashed through the farming town of Greenfield the day before and reduced homes and other structures to stacks of twisted rubble. Officials were still examining the complete degree of residential or commercial...
Iowa Has Three Of The Cleanest Cities In America
Maybe because it's summer but I keep noticing a lot of trash all over the place. Like, more than normal. I especially see it along highways and interstates in the ditches and makes me think, "Do we really have that many litterbugs out there?" I guess so. Somehow, someway, Iowa...
Is Iowa One of the Best States to Call Home in 2024?
Great news for anyone living in Iowa in 2024! Iowa is considered one of the best states to live in this year. When you spend a lot of time on the internet searching for interesting or unique stories about Iowa (like I do), you come across studies like this all of the time. Studies that compare states and discover which ones are "better" or ranked higher than others.
Iowa county not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or seeking approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
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