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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.
Iowa Fog Advisory: Dense Patches Persist Through 8 A.M.
Des Moines, IA – Areas of dense fog are affecting visibility across portions of north-central and northeast Iowa, extending into southern parts of the state. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued an advisory for patchy shallow fog, which is expected to last through 8 a.m. According...
Mosquito Known To Carry West Nile Virus Found In Clinton County
A new fear has been unlocked this summer. I'm sure your ankles and legs are full of mosquito bites from sitting outside this summer. You've probably tried every single bug spray, sat by fires, and nothing is keeping those little pricks away. Well, you might want to find bug spray with a high amount of DEET because that could help prevent you from getting West Nile Virus or Yellow Fever.
Waterloo officers justified in deadly shooting, Iowa AG office says
WATERLOO, Iowa (KGAN) — Waterloo police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing John Carl Piazza on March 25. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) said Piazza went into Kuennen’s Automotive Clinic that day, pointed a gun at an employee's face and later fired a shot on the property.
'I want to elevate my game and help (Iowa) win': Seydou Traore ready to take talent to Big Ten
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- The Hawkeyes might have gotten one of the bigger steals in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Iowa has been needing athleticism, defensive versatility and rebounding and Traore fits the mold. The New York native told 247Sports on Monday that he felt he was under-recruited in high school and he showcased his talent during his only season at Manhattan.
Iowa weather: Photos, videos of widespread storm damage Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Severeweather ripped through the Des Moines metro on Monday evening, leaving behind downed power lines, toppled trees and damaged homes. Thousands of metro residents were without power following the storm. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Latest forecast. The Des Moines Police Department reported storm...
Apartment Building Next To Fire Station Starts On Fire
(Waterloo, IA) -- Residents of an apartment building next to a fire station in Waterloo were displaced after a fire broke out. The fire started in Apt. 7 at 1702 Main Street. Crews were able to rescue a woman from a second-story window using a ladder. The other residents were able to evacuate safely.
Dubuque City Council to again consider Chaplain Schmitt Island vision
Local leaders this week again will consider a list of big ideas for one little island. The Dubuque City Council will hold a work session on Monday, July 15, to review and discuss the Chaplain Schmitt Island development plan. The 81-page document includes an overview of the possible means, methods and costs to further develop the island.
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