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Iowa had 15 tornadoes on Tuesday, including an EF2 that with a 42 mile path
Iowa saw a wide range of severe weather on Tuesday, from thunderstorms to tornadoes. Some thunderstorms produced hail of 1-2 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Storms caused damage to some farmsteads and homes in rural areas of the state, but no injuries had been reported as of Thursday...
As Iowa developer fails in bankruptcy case, investors' money may not be recouped
WAUKEE, Iowa — The developers of an embattled 55+ housing community in Waukee are still in troubled waters after their bankruptcy case was dismissed in federal court. Jeffrey and Tina Ewing, who own Pella-based development company Ewing Properties, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 5. As of Wednesday,...
'Your barn is gone': Dallas County man talks about Tuesday's storm damage
DALLAS CENTER, Iowa — Shane Boston of rural Dallas Center lost a barn inTuesday morning's storm, but he feels blessed that nobody was hurt. Boston recalled the phone call he received as he was heading home from work, when local authorities alerted him that horses were out. "Your horses...
Van Meter girls track wins home meet, boys soccer starts win streak
The Bulldogs played host for a couple of events this week and found some strong performances. (Note: Events covered April 9-15) Girls Track Van Meter positioned itself well Monday with...
Updates: New storms developing west of Des Moines. Weather could turn severe again
A second round of severe weather has brought several tornado warnings to western and eastern parts of Iowa on Tuesday afternoon. But, central Iowa has avoided most of the severe weather in this round so far. Storms are expected to continue developing in western Iowa and move across the state into the evening. ...
Cyclists reminded to walk their bike across intersections in Waukee
WAUKEE, Iowa — Drivers in Waukee may have noticed new signs near roundabouts and crosswalks. City leaders recently put up "Walk Your Bike" signs at the Warrior Lane roundabout. The signs are there to remind cyclists to get off their bikes or scooters before crossing the street. The city hopes it will reduce the number of crashes involving pedestrians near Waukee Middle School.
Waukee's new budget lowers property tax levy, adds more police and firefighters
Waukee has lowered its property tax levy in its new budget and included two new neighborhood parks in its capital improvement plan. The Waukee City Council on Monday unanimously approved he city's $148.1 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which starts July 1. The council also approved the city's...
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