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Stay Alert: Residents Warned Of Scams Amid Iowa Flooding Crisis
Iowa officials are urging residents to remain vigilant against potential scams targeting those affected by recent natural disasters in the state. Iowa has recently confronted significant natural disasters, including extensive flooding along the Missouri River and its tributaries over the past week. This flooding has prompted evacuation orders in multiple communities such as Smithland, Rodney, and Rock Valley, and tragically resulted in the loss of life in Clay County. Furthermore, a bridge collapse between Sioux City and North Sioux City, South Dakota, has added to the challenges faced by the region.
Walgreens Closing Thousands Of Stores Includes Minnesota And Iowa
Walgreens is set to close a considerable number of it's 8,600 stores which includes stores in Minnesota and Iowa. If the company were to close 25% of its 8,600 U.S. stores, it would mean shutting down approximately 2,150 locations. CBS News is reporting that during an investors call on Thursday...
This weekend in Iowa: fashion, trek and arts fests. Plus rooftop readings, skate-park vibes and a craft invitational
The last weekend of June is jam-packed with events in Central and Eastern Iowa. The Des Moines Arts Festival returns to the capital with art and food vendors, live music across two stages and nearly 30 free interactive art activities. Another DSM highlight is the continued theater run of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, which, “meditates on Black women’s experiences from the perspectives of mind, body, and spirit.”
Twenty-eight additional counties approved for Public Assistance under the May Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds announces the approval of twenty-eight additional counties for Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from tornados, severe storms, and widespread flooding that occurred between May 20, 2024 – May 31, 2024. In addition...
South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota ‘Empty the Shelters’ Events Coming
If you've been looking for the right time to add a furry member to your family, you're in luck. The BISSELL Pet Foundation is getting ready to host its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event, which will include nine South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota facilities. The event runs from July...
Iowa Republicans, Democrats plan presidential debate watch parties
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Thursday night, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet on a stage in Atlanta forthe first presidential debate of 2024. Dallas County Republicans are hosting a Trump convoy and watch party. They will meet in the Younkers parking lot at Valley West Mall at 6 p.m. Thursday. From there they'll make their way to the West Des Moines Marriott on Jordan Creek Parkway, where supporters will watch the debate. There will also be sign-ups for voter registration, door knocking and poll workers.
Authorities identify man found dead after flooding in northwest Iowa
ROCK VALLEY, Iowa — Iowa authorities have identified a man who was found dead Monday after floods swept through the northwest portion of the state last weekend. Kyle Kreykes, 52, of Rock Valley, had been listed as a missing person during the flood. He was found dead Monday after the foundation of his home caved in, police told KIWA Radio.
Iowa DNR shares photos of rescues from flooding in northwest Iowa
SPENCER, Iowa — As water rises in communities across Iowa, first responders are helping people get to safety. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared multiple photos of rescues over the last few days in northwest Iowa. In the video above, you can see that the water was high...
Popular Iowa Boating Lake Could Be Dangerous for July 4th
Iowa can't seem to catch a break as we're halfway through 2024. When we began to see warm weather, Iowa continued to experience a record-long drought with one of the dryest durations in the state's history. Now, Iowa has turned a 180, and mass flooding from the northwest will potentially impact much of the state.
Rain and hail hit Iowa overnight. See the rainfall totals and biggest hail reports
More than an inch of rain fell in Des Moines as central Iowa saw another batch of thunderstorms, hail and reports of funnel clouds Tuesday evening into the early hours of Wednesday. Some areas in central Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 60 mph with hail larger than 2 inches...
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