Three 19-year-olds from Adel are charged in a fire Monday that severely damaged a bridge on the...
Three charged in fire that heavily damaged Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge
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Iowa DNR reports thousands of fish killed in Lizard Creek spill
The Iowa DNR has released fish kill numbers from a spill last month in the south Branch of Lizard...
Man drives into a Sioux City cafe
A wayward driver did a lot of damage to a restaurant in Sioux City. Police Sergeant Tom Gill says...
Work zone awareness important as Iowa road construction increases
The Iowa DOT is one of several states participating in "National Work Zone Awareness Week"...
Legislature approves Iowa governor’s disaster response bill
The Iowa House and Senate have approved the governor's disaster response bill and Governor...
Governor requests federal help for western Iowa after blizzard
Governor Kim Reynolds is asking for a federal disaster declaration for four western Iowa counties...
DNR investigating spill that’s killed fish in Fort Dodge creek
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the south branch of...
New York truck driver dies in western Iowa crash
One person was killed when two semis collided in western Iowa early this morning. The accident...
Fire heavily damages Coralville apartment building, 22 residents displaced
Flames swept through a three-story apartment building in Coralville on Wednesday afternoon,...
Highway near Charles City back open after being closed by fire
The Avenue of the Saints between Charles City and Nashua (Highway 27) is back open after being...
Industrial fire near Charles City forces evacuations, road closures
Roads, including a section of the Avenue of the Saints, are closed this (Monday) morning in the...
Danger from fire at Otley Coop now over
The emergency self-evacuation and shelter-in-place orders instituted Monday after a fire started...
Weekend crash in SW Iowa kills one, injures two
A crash in western Iowa Saturday killed one woman and left another woman and a child injured. Two...
Flood awareness is part of Iowa’s severe weather awareness
Severe Weather Awareness Week is wrapping up with a reminder on how to stay safe during flooding....
Weather Service says thunderstorms can pose as much danger as tornadoes
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers...
Webster City lineman critically injured during blizzard blackout
A utility worker in north-central was badly injured while trying to make electrical repairs during...
Emergency kits are part of planning for Iowa’s severe weather
A statewide tornado drill was held at this morning as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week....
New foundation to help NW Iowa town repair and rebuild after 2024 floods
A newly-formed non-profit group is now working to help residents in a small northwest Iowa town...
Iowa utility company brings in lots of crews and resources to repair blizzard damage
The blizzard this week saw thousands of people left without electricity and triggered a big...
Hundreds of utility workers try to restore power following blizzard in western Iowa
Utility crews continue working to restore power across the state following Wednesday's blizzard....
Blizzard closes roads and snaps power poles in Northwest Iowa
Blizzard conditions have shut down roadways and travel is not recommended in many areas of western...
Fort Dodge police probe man’s death, apartment fire
A man's death and an apartment fire in Fort Dodge are under investigation. First responders were...
Tanzanian students rescued from fatal accident recognized in Sioux City
Three students who were flown to Sioux City for treatment after a deadly school bus crash in...
State patrol reminds Iowans to plan for a safe ride home if they’re drinking today
Whether they're Irish or not, many Iowans are celebrating on this Saint Patrick's Day, and if...
Deadly house fire in Lawton, Iowa this weekend
Three adults died in a house fire early Saturday morning in the small town of Lawton, which is...
Mount Valley Township landowner gets bill for expensive peat fire
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors is working to assess the cost of the Mount Valley...
One person dead in Sioux City accident
One person died in an accident Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 75 and C-80 near Sioux City...
21 Iowa counties have passed EMS referendums
Webster County residents are the latest to respond to a 2021 state law that lets voters approve...
Fans cleared from Wells Fargo Arena after fire alarm
Wells Fargo Arena had to be evacuated Monday during a Class 3-A state tournament basketball game...
Webster City teen killed in tractor accident
Counselors have been at each of the Webster City school buildings today after a high schooler was...