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Source: KCCI.com - Local News

Video-Cast: Bitter Cold Overnight Forecast

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:41:49 CST

Expect Bitter Cold Wind Chills -20 To -30

A blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. and travel is not advised.

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:00:51 CST

National Guard Rescues Stranded Drivers

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

Plowed Rural Roads Quickly Refill With Snow

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:37:19 CST

Drivers That Ventured Out Got Stuck

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:15:48 CST

Firefighters: Blizzard Force Winds Rekindle Fire

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

Des Moines, Other Schools Closed Thursday

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:30:47 CST

Tests Back Town's Water OK To Drink

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

Police: Teen Stopped With Bottle Of Liquor

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

April's Storm Story Could Save Your Life

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

Man Arrested After Throwing Snowballs

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

Man Rescued Outside Post Office Dies

One person died in Dallas County during the storm on Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:45:40 CST

Harkin Secures $9M For Iowa Education, Health

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

Will Plan Keep Iowa Caucuses First?

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

Plows Battle To Retake Iowa Roads

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

So Far Power Outages Are Few

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

When Will My Street Be Plowed?

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

Warning: Heavy Snow So Shovel Slow

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

Storm Stories... A Blizzard Biker, Firefighter, Snowblower

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:09:00 CST

Many Cities Delay Garbage Pickup

Many cities are delaying garbage pickup by one day due to the snow storm.

Published: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 08:09:18 CST