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Greenfield woman says she's 'lucky to be alive' after being trapped under house
GREENFIELD, Iowa (KCCI) -- Cheryl Ringer hid in her basement as the tornado crushed her home last Tuesday in the deadly Greenfield tornado. Once the storm had passed, she found herself trapped and could see only a few small rays of daylight. "I noticed that I couldn't move my legs...
Friday’s Greenfield Tornado Information Update
(Greenfield) The Adair/Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency released an update on Friday regarding resources, water usage, demolition, and contractor fees. *A one-stop shop for resources will be open Sunday and Monday at Nodaway Valley Elementary School. The Multi-Agency Resource Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.
Greenfield firefighters serve from farm warehouse after tornado destroys station
Greenfield's fire station was destroyed last week when an EF4 tornado tore through the community. Along with the building, three fire trucks and 12 sets of gear were damaged. Four firefighters also lost their homes. But the volunteer crew is still serving the community thanks to a nearby warehouse on...
'A new beginning': Historic Winterset High School transformed into senior living facility
It's been over a century since the historic Winterset High School opened its doors in 1921, and it hasn't held high school classes since at least 1969. The building has since served as a middle school and school administration building, a registered historic place, and now, an accessible senior apartment complex.
Cass County Secondary Roads Employees Volunteer Time in Greenfield Clearing Debris
(Cass Co) Cass County Secondary Roads Employees spent time in Greenfield last week helping clear tornado debris. Engineer Trent Wolken told the Board of Supervisors Friday morning that he reached out to Adair County following the tornado on May 21st as their Secondary Roads Department was right in the path of the tornado.
Meet the candidates running for Iowa's Senate District 24 in Perry, Boone
Two candidates are running for Iowa Senate District 24, which represents parts of Dallas County, including Perry, and Boone County, including Boone. Incumbent Republican Sen. Jesse Green and Democrat Margaret Liston are running for the seat. To help voters, the Des Moines Register sent questions to all federal and Des Moines area legislative candidates...
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