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Iowa tornado: SW Iowa Emergency Relief Fund collecting thousands for victims

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May 10, 2024

Iowa tornado: SW Iowa Emergency Relief Fund collecting thousands for victims

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa (WOWT) – The Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund was started by Pottawattamie county a few years ago.

It started with $50,000 reaching to nearly $900,000 during the pandemic before being given out for COVID relief.

“We’re back to the original investment that was made by Pottawattamie County Emergency Management and now we’re adding back to that fund,” said Donna Dostal, President and CEO of Community Foundation for Western Iowa.

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Now, there’s nearly $100,000 for tornado victims and more is on the way.

“The gifts keep coming in. Right now we’re probably at about $75,000 to $85,000 of new money.”

Money from the fund goes directly to organizations on the ground bringing relief to places like Council Bluffs, Crescent and Minden.

“It can help close gaps and make sure lives are whole cities are rebuilt and better than they were when it started,” said Dostal.

Donations for the Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund are being accepted online.

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Iowa State Patrol responds to over 200 calls for service during weekend winter storm

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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Iowa State Patrol responds to over 200 calls for service during weekend winter storm

Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa State Patrol said it responded to 206 calls for service after another weekend winter storm Saturday.

From 5:30 am to 5:30 pm, ISP said it covered 88 crashes, with 74 resulting in property damage.

Officials said one person died and 13 others were injured.

The patrol had 118 motorist assists.

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How much snow did Iowa get? See Iowa’s latest snowfall totals

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December 13, 2025

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How much snow did Iowa get? See Iowa’s latest snowfall totals

A winter storm warning remains in effect until 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, for a large swath of the state, from northwest Iowa to much of central Iowa and southeast Iowa.

Drivers should expect slippery conditions.

Snow fell through the morning with accumulations of 2 to 3 inches across most of Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. The light, fluffy snow will taper off in the afternoon.

The weather service advises that snow-covered roads will make travel slick and more difficult and to use caution.

The counties affected include Pocahontas, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, Hamilton, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Boone, Story, Marshall, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Poweshiek, Warren, Marion, Mahaska, Monroe, Wapello and Davis.

Where did snow fall the most in Iowa?

Southern Iowa felt the brunt of the snow Saturday morning, with some areas experiencing nearly five inches of accumulation. Here are the highest totals so far in Iowa:

Milton: 4.5 inches
Parnell: 4.5 inches
Norwalk: 3.8 inches
Badger: 3.5 inches
Bloomfield: 3.3 inches
Carroll: 3.2 inches
Buffalo: 3.2 inches
North English: 3 inches
Winterset: 2.6 inches

How much snow has fallen in Des Moines?

The Des Moines International Airport reported 1.2 inches of snow as of 6 a.m. Saturday. Norwalk, just south of Des Moines, reported 3.8 inches of snow by 10:30 a.m. Clive reported 2.7 inches of snow at 10 a.m.

How much snow did Iowa City get?

North Liberty, just north of Iowa City, reported three inches of snow as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Tiffin, which is to the northwest of Iowa City, reported 2.7 inches of snow at 10 a.m.

Roads across the state are covered in snow

The Iowa DOT reported that, as of 11 a.m., many of central Iowa’s highways and interstates were completely covered with snow. The organization said travel on I-80 from central Iowa to the Illinois border is not advised.

“Visibility and road conditions are deteriorating rapidly, causing multiple crashes and closing lanes,” the DOT said in a social media post around 11 a.m.

More snow followed by frigid temps

A cold weather advisory is in effect for much of northern, central and southeastern Iowa into Sunday morning. In the Des Moines area, wind chill values could drop to as low as -15. Wind chills across the state are expected between -20 and -30 starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.

(This article has been updated to include new information.)

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