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The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Guthrie County in west central Iowa... Northern Audubon County in west central Iowa... Southeastern Crawford County in west central Iowa... Southwestern Carroll County in west central Iowa... * Until 415 AM CDT. * At 325 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Irwin, or 12 miles northwest of Audubon, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Gray around 330 AM CDT. Manning and Templeton around 335 AM CDT. Dedham around 345 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gray, Arcadia, Templeton, Dedham, Manilla, Manning Municipal Airport, Halbur, Aspinwall, and Westside. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Dear Greene County CSD Families and Community Members,. As we approach the end of this remarkable school year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the accomplishments and progress we have collectively achieved and the several challenges that we have faced and overcome in part to our phenomenal building leaders, our incredibly dedicated teachers, our relentless educational support personnel, and a committed and supportive school board. Our school community has faced both challenges and success with resilience, embraced opportunities with enthusiasm, and demonstrated a commitment to excellence that deserves celebration. Here’s a look back at some of our standout moments and achievements.

Dedication of the Lance Corporal Benjamin Carman Memorial Highway and the Captain Matthew Nielson Memorial Bridge kicked off the Memorial Day holiday Friday morning in Jefferson. About 75 people attended the “Remembering Our Fallen” program at the Iowa Department of Transportation maintenance facility, including the parents and families of both...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — The school year is almost over, but Jefferson Elementary School is welcoming three new students to the classroom. But these ones won't be sitting at a desk or carrying a lunch box. Three ducklings hatched in special education teacher Sarah McGlynn's classroom. Two are yellow Pekin...

The Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster jumps up on the tire as Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod winner Spencer Hyde hits the throttle to do a burnout on a test pass at Empire Dragway. Photograph by David Hilner. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the...

In Greene County district court Brandon Lee Ferguson, 25, of Jefferson was sentenced May 15 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. Ferguson was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay an amount not to exceed $500 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $140 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville)

FORT DODGE, Iowa — A Fort Dodge man was accidentally shot in the chest Wednesday afternoon, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. According to the FDPD, the gunshot and injury were reported to the Webster County Telecommunications Center shortly after 3:30 p.m. at the Biltwell Apartments, 106 N. 10th St. The caller indicated that a gun had been accidentally fired and a male in the residence had a gunshot wound to the upper torso.

Iowa pig farmers care about their animals and the community. That’s why they started the Pork in the Pantry program. Gregg Hora, President of Webster County Pork Producers, and Linda Gorkow, Executive Director of the Food Bank Association of Iowa, share details about the program. For more info on...