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Sheldon Home Sustains Extensive Damage In Saturday Night Fire
Sheldon, Iowa — Any occupants of a home on East 9th Street in Sheldon will likely not be able to live in their house for a while after a fire on Saturday evening, July 13th. According to Sheldon Fire Chief Brad Hindt, the call came in shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday night. He says they were called to 1816 East 9th Street for a possible fire. The call noted that smoke was seen coming out of the chimney and windows.
Monday starts off sunny, but storms possible again in the evening
MILWAUKEE — Southeastern Wisconsin will start with sunny skies Monday, but conditions will be very hot and humid. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s, with dew points in the low 70s, making it feel more like the upper 90s, possibly near 100 degrees in some areas. Showers and...
Midwest Storm Alert: Tornado Risk, 75+ mph Winds Expected Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is on high alert as severe weather is forecasted to impact the region on Monday, July 15. One or more clusters of severe storms may develop along a cold front, posing risks for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. According to the NOAA...
IndyCar spotter with Iowa ties has heart set on RAGBRAI as retirement looms
NEWTON — Clay Filson, the spotter for Graham Rahal's No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing entry, loves anything with a motor. And whether it's a human-powered bicycle or motorcycles and cars raging with horsepower, Filson wants to tinker with it. In 2008 Filson rode the 38th edition of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride...
Portable Classrooms Sought For Spencer, Rock Valley
Northwest Iowa — State officials say ensuring schools start the fall semester in two flood-stricken northwest Iowa cities is a priority. Iowa Department of Education director McKenzie Snow says public school districts in Spencer and Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Christian School are dealing with extensive damage. Snow...
About 80% Of Structures In Spencer Hit By June Flooding, Sewer Backup
Spencer, Iowa — Spencer officials estimate about 80 percent of the more than five thousand homes, business and other structures in their city were hit by flooding or backed up sewer water last month. Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars says 30 percent of Spencer businesses have been impacted by the...
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