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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.
Don't boat at Saylorville Lake as water levels rise, debris fills lake, officials warn
Officials from the state and Army Corps of Engineers ask people not to boat at Saylorville Lake during the Fourth of July holiday week as water levels are expected to rise more than 880 feet above sea level. Certain areas at the lake already are closed due to flooding from...
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...
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...
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.
This new Des Moines art installation aims to serve as a connection to Iowa's rivers
A new interactive art installation is coming to Des Moines in an effort to reconnect Iowans to the rivers that flow through the heart of Iowa. Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails has partnered with Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Polk County Board of Supervisors and Polk County Conservation to make the installation called "Hello, River" possible. The sculpture is a product of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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.
Iowa is Home to Some of the Best Diners in the Country
When it comes to diners, Des Moines has some of the highest-rated in the nation!. Back in June, the website Upgraded Points published a list of the 'U.S. Cities With the Highest-Rated Diners.' Before we get to the results, here's how they came up with the rankings:. "To determine the...
Iowa Great Lake’s officials begin brainstorming how to relieve flooded lakes
Iowa's great lakes are overflowing and many lakefront homeowners are dealing with water-damaged basements or worse. county officials say plans to help residents and prevent more flooding is in the works.
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