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Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
A tornado ripped the roof off a Des Moines apartment. A resident captured it on video.
Evan Headley was coming home from work to his apartment in Des Moines when high winds and a thunderstorm started to sweep across the Des Moines metro. At first, Headley didn't think anything of it. He was used to storms in Iowa, especially this year. But by the time Headley finished showering, he...
Youngest Iowa delegate at RNC says things beginning to snowball for Trump
Twenty-seven-year-old Joe Mitchell of Des Moines is the youngest Iowa delegate at the Republican National Convention. Mitchell, a former state legislator who took office at the age of 21, said GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, who is 39, will appeal to younger voters. “Senator Vance is clearly incredibly talented,”...
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
Fewer vacancies, more applicants: Iowa school districts say 4-day week already paying off
Superintendents in two central Iowa school districts says their switch to a four-day school week is already paying off — before students are even back in class. Saydel Community School District, which has about 1,400 students in unincorporated Polk County between Ankeny and Des Moines, opted in February to change the school week...
The Beacon Village in Des Moines provides affordable housing to formerly incarcerated women
DES MOINES, Iowa — The recently opened Beacon Village acts as both an affordable housing option and a place for women in crises to heal. The facility located at the old Village Inn Motel off of East Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street in Des Moines has 32 units and is a place designed specifically for women who struggled with addiction and formerly incarcerated women. In order to live there, residents must be employed, single without kids and at least six months sober.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Recent top real estate transactions in Polk, Dallas counties
Es Alia Owner LLC, based in Chicago, paid Equipmentshare.com Inc. $1.17 million for undeveloped property at 2439 20th Ave. N.W. and 1995 21st St. N.W. in Altoona, Polk County real estate show. The 20th Avenue Northwest property includes 2.5 acres. The adjacent 21st Street Northwest property includes 1.8 acres. Both parcels are zoned light industrial. The transaction was recorded July 8.
Johnston developer at center of fraud allegations remains free in North Liberty
By the time Johnston developer Daniel Pettit was locked up in January for contempt in connection with three civil court cases, a wide web of people in several states had accused the one-time millionaire of fraud. Investors, lenders and attorneys monitoring the showy businessman’s three-year free fall assumed local, state or federal authorities...
Disaster proclamation issued for 5 counties following derecho, tornados
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday for five counties after tornados and a derecho caused damage on Monday. The proclamation includes Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk, and Scott counties. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to help those affected by the severe weather recover. It also […]
Ankeny woman sues after heart monitor mix-up leads to unnecessary surgery
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Ankeny woman is suing a medical device manufacturer, alleging her heart monitor provided her doctors with data on a different patient. (Photo via Getty Images) An Ankeny woman is suing a medical device manufacturer, alleging her heart monitor provided her doctors with data from...
Grassley, 90, responds to age-related concerns of Biden, 81
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray TV Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - At 90, Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is the oldest member in the United States Senate. At 81, Joe Biden is the oldest president in history. The two previously served together in the senate. Grassley is not joining some other Republicans...
Glendale Cemetery closed while crews begin clearing trees, storm debris
DES MOINES, Iowa — When an EF-1 tornado came through the Des Moines metro area it hit lots of homes, and also packed a punch at Glendale Cemetery. Many trees were snapped off and blown over onto gravestones. Most stones did not seem to have damage, but there are many trees and branches that need […]
Severe storms with tornadoes whip through Midwest, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana, Monday downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Des Moines, Iowa, as storms...
Oldest country schools began in Van Meter Township
This article comprises research conducted by Sue Leslie, Myrna Griffith and Deanette Snyder. If you take a moment to stand quietly and listen in the rolling landscape of Van Meter Township, you can almost hear the happy voices of the students at the one-room schools at recess. Besides teachers, recess...
Power returns to Urbandale neighborhoods hit by tornado
URBANDALE, Iowa — The light switches in Urbandale are working again as MidAmerican Energy reports almost everyone in the area is back online as of Wednesday evening. An EF-1 tornado crossed through neighborhoods south of Douglas Avenue Monday between 86th Street and Merle Hay Road. Residents shouted their thanks...
Urbandale neighborhood cleaning up damage from EF-1 tornado
URBANDALE, Iowa — A couple blocks in Urbandale have been without power since an EF-1 tornado ripped through in just a couple minutes on Monday evening. “It happened super fast, my husband just got home a couple of minutes before it happened,” said Sarah Brooks of Urbandale. Brooks’ home had a tree fall on the […]
Speed changes in store for major downtown Des Moines road
DES MOINES, Iowa — The city of Des Moines is taking steps to slow drivers down on Keosauqua Way downtown, including reducing the speed limit. The city says the Keo Way neighborhood is a victim of its own recent success. There have been drastic changes, from the Main Frame Studios building to new condos, convenience stores and retailers.
Iowa Attorney General asks for dismissal of lawsuit against state in college athlete gambling investigation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit against the state filed by dozens of college athletes accused of sports gambling. She claims the investigation did not violate the athletes' civil rights. The investigation began in September when more than...
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