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Story County receives disaster declaration from President Biden after last week's tornado
Story County residents recovering from a recent tornado are eligible for disaster assistance following President Joe Biden's signing of a major disaster declaration proclamation. Story County was joined by Adair and Polk counties after a string of tornadoes tore through the state. The declaration, signed Friday, May 24, authorizes the...
Iowa Capitol satanic idol vandal sentenced to probation in plea deal that drops hate crime
A former congressional candidate from Mississippi who pleaded guilty to damaging a holiday season display placed in the Iowa Capitol by the Satanic Temple of Iowa has been sentenced to probation, in line with a plea agreement. Michael Cassidy, 36, admitted to travelling to Iowa in December from his home...
Iowa's first bird flu outbreak in 2024 detected at 4.2 million-chicken egg farm
Iowa is reporting its first outbreak of bird flu this year, detected Tuesday in a 4.2 million-chicken commercial egg-laying operation in Sioux County in northwest Iowa, the state Department of Agriculture reported Tuesday. It's also the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in Iowa after the U.S. Department...
Minnesota sending team to help Iowa with tornado recovery
GREENFIELD, Iowa (FOX 9) - Minnesota will send a team to aid Iowa as it recovers from tornadoes that struck the state last week, Governor Walz announced last week. Walz activated members of Minnesota's All Hazards Incident Management Team to aid Iowa first responders in recovery efforts in the city of Greenfield. The small city was devastated last week as an EF-4 tornado tore through the town, knocking down homes and other buildings. Four people died in the destruction and dozens were injured.
Iowa State's Jack Trice Stadium Hosts First Concert Since 1999
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa State University Police say seven people were arrested at the George Strait/Chris Stapleton concert Saturday night. Five of those were public intoxication. Police say there were 91 first aid calls. One minor was cited for alcohol possession. One person was ejected. It was the first concert at Jack Trice Stadium since 1999.
Iowa DNR foresters ready to help landowners affected by storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa landowners who have experienced tree damage from recent storms can benefit from the knowledge of forestry experts from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR says landowners can get assistance from foresters with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans. “These storms have caused significant damage across the […]
Presidential disaster assistance approved for Iowa tornado victims
President Joe Biden on Friday approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request for federal assistance for Iowa areas impacted by tornadoes this week, including the deadly twister that hit Greenfield. Biden made the major disaster declaration for Adair, Montgomery, Polk and Story counties that were impacted by severe weather Tuesday. While...
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