Top Des Moines Area Local News Stories
Source: KCCI.com - Local News
A blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. and travel is not advised.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:00:51 CST
Hundreds of motorists have been stranded on Iowa roads as a dangerous snow storm makes roads in some spots impassable.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:47:20 CST
West Des Moines firefighters returned to a home for a second time after officials said blizzard force winds reignited a fire on Wednesday.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:10:09 CST
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued a boil advisory for public drinking water in the city of Early.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:20:23 CST
With the heavy snow blanketing Iowa, police report they had to deal with more than weather-related traffic mishaps.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:44:05 CST
This morning the water heater didn't seem to be working and the temperature in the house was down to 63 degrees...
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:33:22 CST
Throwing snowballs is all fun and games until it is determined the snow is not the only thing contributing to the joy.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:23:24 CST
One person died in Dallas County during the storm on Wednesday.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:45:40 CST
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin said Wednesday that he has secured $9.4 million for what he calls vital education and health care initiatives across central Iowa.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:55:36 CST
New Hampshire officials said Wednesday that two national political party commissions appointed to study the 2012 presidential primary calendar generally agree on allowing a few states to vote in February with others waiting until March and beyond
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:27:00 CST
Road crews pulled off dangerous roads because of worsening conditions are returning to their plowing routes, according to state Department of Transportation officials.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:51:56 CST
Officials with Iowa's power companies planned for the worst, but so far the lights have stayed on for central Iowans.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:38:59 CST
Des Moines public works officials said plows will be working around the clock to clear snow from main roads and residential streets.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:22:55 CST
State health officials want Iowans to remember to take it slow as they shovel out from the big storm.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:54:38 CST
Many cities are delaying garbage pickup by one day due to the snow storm.
Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 08:09:18 CST