Jasper County, Iowa, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal public assistance is available to governments and nonprofits, but not to households.
Des Moines, Iowa FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Des Moines and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Disaster Declarations
4 reportsPolk 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.
Severe Weather
1 reportHeat Advisory for Dallas, Polk, Jasper and Other Iowa Counties Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central and south central Iowa, including Dallas, Polk, and Jasper counties, effective from 1 PM Monday, August 31, 2026, until 7 PM CDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Nursing Home Enforcement
3 reportsGreater Southside Health and Rehabilitation in Des Moines Fined $86,520 by CMS
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Des Moines nursing home, processed in August 2026.
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center Fined $286,660 by CMS
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the West Des Moines facility, processed in August 2026.
Scottish Rite Park Inc in Des Moines Fined $27,378
Federal enforcement documentation shows a $27,378 fine issued against Scottish Rite Park Inc in Des Moines, Iowa.