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WATCH: Massive tornado caught on camera in IowaKARE1 DAY AGO
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Gov. Reynolds visits small Iowa town devastated by tornado
MINDEN, Iowa (WOWT) - Gov. Kim Reynolds was in Pottawattamie County on Saturday to view the damage that obliterated much of the small town of Minden. Also on Saturday, the county declared a state of emergency; the governor issued her proclamation for the county Friday night. The EMA said in their release Friday that about 120 homes and businesses had sustained varying degrees of damage, and that utilities in the area had been disrupted.
Small Iowa town flattened by tornado; Gov. Reynolds proclaims disaster
MINDEN, Iowa (WOWT) - One person remained hospitalized but stable late Friday with injuries sustained in a tornado that hours earlier devastated the town of Minden, which will remain closed to anyone but residents until further notice. “Due to the hazardous conditions, only residents of Minden will be granted access...
'Always worse than you can imagine': Cleanup efforts underway in Minden, Iowa, following devastating storms
One of the most heavily impacted communities in Friday night's storms was Minden, Iowa. Officials think about half the town is destroyed. On Saturday morning, around 8 a.m., the city opened for residents to be able to start their cleanup and recovery. "It's just a real devastating situation when you...
April 26, 2024 Storm Photos
(Area) The following photos were taken during the April 26, 2024 Severe Storms in Southwest Iowa. (We will update as photos come in) Tornado west of Harlan (Courtesy of Terry Torneten) Tornado Near Treynor (Courtesy of Dylan Bees) Tornado Near Minden. Storm Damage in Minden.
Clean up Begins Following Damaging Tornado Event in West Central Iowa
(Harlan) On Saturday, the cleanup began in several counties in west central Iowa following a massive tornado that destroyed houses and outbuildings in Minden. The tornado continued north, causing extensive damage west of Harlan, destroying outbuildings, damaging homes, snapping power poles, and scattering debris into the adjacent farm fields. Harlan...
Updated: Flood Watch
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon for the following counties. Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Pottawattamie, Shelby, Cass, Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne, Appanoose, and Davis. Excessive runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations....
Trooper MacGyvers a new window after being hit by Minden tornado, stays for rest of shift
MINDEN, Iowa — Call it "To Protect and Serve..." and then some! Iowa State Patrol Trooper Dustin Pieken became was caught in the path of the large Minden tornado Friday. Fortunately, he survived, but his patrol car suffered damage. As you can see in the photo, Trooper Pieken utilized...
Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
KMAland Boys Golf (4/27): Treynor places second, Konz comes in fifth at OABCIG Tournament
(KMAland) -- Treynor was second and Ethan Konz placed fifth at the OABCIG Tournament while Woodbine and Louisville were also in action on Saturday in KMAland boys golf. Check out the rundown from boys golf on Saturday below. AREA IOWA. OABCIG Tournament. **2nd Place — Treynor (330)**. 5. Ethan...
KMAland Boys Soccer (4/25): Glenwood, Treynor, AHSTW, Underwood pick up conference wins
(KMAland) -- Glenwood, Treynor, AHSTW, Underwood, SC North and SC East won conference matchups while Lewis Central took an in-city battle to highlight KMAland boys soccer on Thursday. Check out the complete rundown with statistical leaders below. AREA IOWA. Glenwood 3 Harlan 0. Glenwood — Goals: Cort Lovato Jr., Nolan...
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