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Could more tornadoes be headed to Iowa? The National Weather Service forecast
Is another round of tornadoes heading to Iowa? One day after bands of tornadoes swept through western and central Iowa Friday, the National Weather Service is warning of the possibility of strong to severe storms Saturday afternoon through the evening. "All severe weather hazards are possible, but hail and damaging winds are the primary...
Pleasant Hill, Iowa: 1 person injured, 18 homes destroyed in Friday tornado
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — At least 10 tornadoes touched down in Iowa on Friday, April 26, according to preliminary National Weather Service reports. "Damage to trees and homes has been reported in multiple counties from Crawford to Union and Ringgold up to around Polk and Jasper Counties," NWS Des Moines shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Man goes to prison for assaults on Des Moines police, Polk County jail officers
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with assaulting a Des Moines police officer and a Polk County Jail officer in jail in January. Court documents show a judge handed down the sentence for Dametres Bloch, 33, on April 17. Bloch pleaded guilty to harassment in the first degree and two counts of willful injury causing bodily injury. ...
Calling all Ankeny volunteers: First-ever 515 Day of Impact planned for May 15
The Ankeny Leadership Institute is calling on volunteers to participate in a new event promoting service work at nonprofits around Ankeny. The institute offers programs for emerging leaders in the community. The 2023-24 class has announced the first-ever 515 Day of Impact, a day-long event scheduled for May 15. Volunteers...
Severe Storms Arriving Later Than Previously Forecast
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service updated its forecast for today and predicted severe storms for parts of Iowa on subsequent days. If you have any outdoor plans this weekend, you should know about the hazardous weather, ensure you can receive warnings, and know where shelter is available. Today, the...
Lane closures coming to 8th Street in Altoona for road reconstruction. See where:
Lane closures are coming to Eighth Street Southwest in Altoona as construction work begins. Starting April 29, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Eighth Street Southwest from just east of Scenic View Boulevard to just east of the railroad underpass, approaching the Altoona Campus entrance.
No Injuries Reported After Rollover Crash in Des Moines Friday
(Des Moines, IA) -- No one is hurt after a rollover crash in Des Moines. Des Moines Police say the crash happened the eastbound on ramp to I-235 from 42nd Street. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined, and the name of the driver has not been released.
Why Des Moines metro schools aren’t letting teachers carry guns despite new law
Iowa's largest and most diverse school district has no plans to arm its staff despite passage of a new state law allowing that. Neither do most of the suburban school districts surrounding it. Des Moines Public Schools' decision not to utilize the weeks-old state law is partially because the district already employs a public...
'Large and extremely dangerous' tornadoes sweep across Iowa. Minden hit hard.
Multiple ''large and extremely dangerous" tornadoes touched down across western and central Iowa Friday night, including near Pleasant Hill on the eastern side of the city, according to the National Weather Service. The town of Minden suffered significant damage, according to state officials. But no fatalities had been reported so far Friday night. ...
One person hurt, crews remove debris after storms in central Iowa
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (KWWL) -- Several city streets are still blocked off, following a powerful storm system in central Iowa. The Pleasant Hill Police Department posted to Facebook last night that one person and one large animal were hurt in the storms. Some people across the state are also dealing...
Des Moines starts a new downtown police squad
Des Moines Police Department assigned a special summer squad to provide extra daily downtown patrol which started April 15, Sgt. Paul Parizek tells Axios.Why it matters: Incidents like drag racing, bar fights and shootings are more common in warmer months when entertainment districts are busiest.Driving the news: The new squad has six officers and a sergeant, Parizek says.It is made up of existing patrol officers who will remain on the special assignment through September.The squad is in addition to the regular downtown police beats and security provided from groups like Operation Downtown.Zoom in: The initial focus is on common violations...
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