Flood Warning Issued for Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr
The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding from late Thursday night to Saturday morning.
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Severe Weather
5 reportsFlood Warning Issued for Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd St
The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding along Walnut Creek until this afternoon.
Flood Warning for Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 Extended Through 7 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Friday for Parts of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
The National Weather Service has extended an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri until 7 PM CDT Friday.
Crime & Courts
17 reportsManitowoc Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography
Brandon M. Lemerond, 21, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography, according to wbay.com.
Iowa and Michigan Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy
Two men received federal prison sentences for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, following an investigation into an overdose death.
Three Iowa Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Charges
Jacob Daniel Sheley, Jacob Daniel Timmsen, and Cody Scott Sheese received prison terms for methamphetamine and firearms offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Burlington Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Charges
Stone Thomas Graham, 26, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon.
Disaster Declarations
4 reportsJasper County, Iowa, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal public assistance is available to governments and nonprofits, but not to households.
Polk County, Iowa, gets major disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding
Federal public assistance is available to governments and nonprofits, but not to households.
Story County, Iowa: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers Story County for severe storms and flooding from July 1–4, 2026; public assistance declared, but no individual assistance for households.
Warren County, Iowa, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers July 1-4 storms; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.