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Derecho event spawned Des Moines metro tornado
DES MOINES, Iowa — A strong area of storms developed Monday afternoon as Channel 13 Meteorologists forecasted earlier in the day and is now confirmed to be the beginning of a derecho event across the Midwest. The storms fired up near the Carroll area expanding southward to the Des Moines Metro where a tornado occurred. […]
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.
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...
Midwest Storm Damage Survey Underway Today Following Monday Night’s Severe Weather
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct a storm survey today across parts of the Midwest, focusing on the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the region Monday night. The survey aims to assess damage in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. According to the...
Watch Donald Trump get officially nominated by Iowa Republican Chair
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray TV Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Iowa Republican Party Chair Jeff Kaufmann got to declare that Donald Trump won the party’s caucuses in January to begin the process of selecting a presidential nominee. And Monday in Milwaukee he formally nominated the former president as the party’s choice.
Tell your story for the next Des Moines Storytellers Project show in October
The Des Moines Storytellers Project is seeking Iowans who want to share their true, first-person stories about overcoming hardships or finding new purpose live on stage for our next show. "Overcoming" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Stories can be literal or metaphoric...
Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) at Tech Hub LIVE
Organization provides a community for collaboration, mentorship and idea exchange. The Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) community is gearing up for its third in-person meeting at Tech Hub LIVE July 29, 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CDT in Des Moines, Iowa. Building on the success of last year’s launch, organizers said in a news release that this one-day event will provide a platform for women in ag tech to connect, engage and build a supportive community.
HomeWi$e: How to improve your credit score
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week’s episode of HomeWi$e Amanda Krenz and mortgage expert Tyler Osby continue their conversation about credit. Specifically, they talk about how you can improve your credit score before buying a house. Past Episodes:
Photo Gallery: Scenes from the 80/35 Music Festival, featuring Killer Mike, OK Go and more
The 80/35 Music Festival covered Des Moines’ Water Works Park in confetti on the first of two great (and hot!) nights of performances from national, international and Iowa acts alike. The first day of the festival — Friday, July 12 — saw tDreamer Isioma, Halfloves and Jim Swim take...
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for July 8-14
Last week saw postseason play for Iowa high school softball and baseball begin in all classes. The regional finals for all five classes of softball were set up. The 1A and 2A substate final fields were also determined, while 3A and 4A baseball play began with their quarterfinal rounds on July 12.
Des Moines now has a sophisticated audio, video studio. It's ready for your next project.
If Des Moines isn't on your radar to record your next music or video project, the new Trilix Studio may have you reconsider. The 3,4000-square-foot recording studio and video production space located in the Crescent Building in Sherman Hill boasts the only Dolby Atmos-capable studio in Iowa, Trilix Studio CEO Ron Maahs told the Register in an email.
Accidents involving semi-trucks | Paid Content
Paid Content | Attorney Kim Baer, from the Baer Law Office, explains the many differences in how you need to handle a vehicle accident involving a semi-truck. Kim points out the necessary things you need to do if you are ever involved in an accident to ensure that you are completely taken care of in ways of insurance and medically. www.baerlawoffice.com.
What is heat lightning? Here's what causes the phenomenon.
The National Weather Service office in Des Moines warned that Monday will be an excessively hot day, with some active severe weather. Does this mean we'll see heat lightning?. The term heat lightning is commonly used to describe lightning from a distant thunderstorm just too far away to see the actual cloud-to-ground flash, or to hear the accompanying thunder, the NWS said.
Polk County Fair staying vigilant following bird flu outbreaks
DES MOINES, Iowa– In the midst of fair season, safety precautions against bird flu is top of mind for those showing cattle. And while we’re 23 days away from the Iowa State Fair, the Polk County Fair is currently underway at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Bird flu has had a national impact, with 12 states […]
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
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