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Flooding, train derailment impacting northwest Iowa

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2 years ago

June 21, 2024

Flooding, train derailment impacting northwest Iowa

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa (Dakota News Now) – Flooding hasn’t been just an issue in South Dakota. In northwest Iowa, families and communities are bracing for rising river levels and flash flooding as the rain continues to fall.

The Island Park Campground in Rock Rapids is hardly recognizable. Brendon Leuthold had stopped by on his way home after work to look at the water from the Rock River, wondering if he would be able to make it home.

“Yep, it did go down a little bit, so it probably would’ve been okay, but it’s definitely something to think about,” Leuthold said. “It’s nice that this is unusual, but it’s not great. I feel bad for the farmers, there’s a lot of damage that’s going to happen from this.”

Lyon County officials weren’t just worried about the flood waters either. A BSNF Railway freight train derailed just south of Alvord, Iowa early Friday morning.

Lyon County Emergency Management told Dakota News Now that nine cars derailed. No hazmat crews were needed, and it’s unknown how long the railroad will be blocked.

Back in Rock Rapids, fearing that the flooding would get worse, a sandbagging station was set up. Many volunteers there had been at it since early Friday morning, waiting for truck after truck full of sand to stop by so they could get back to work.

Flooding is expected to continue in Lyon County and the surrounding area as more rain is expected to come from storms on Friday and Saturday. The Rock River is already in a major flood stage, and could only begin to crest sometime this weekend.

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John Stiegelmeier to have book-signing Thursday at Our Saviors Lutheran in Sioux Falls at 7 o’clock

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10 hours ago

March 25, 2026

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John Stiegelmeier to have book-signing Thursday at Our Saviors Lutheran in Sioux Falls at 7 o’clock

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -If you’re a John Stiegelmeier and SDSU Football fan I’d recommend stopping by to hear from the coach Thursday night in Sioux Falls.

I will be moderating a discussion about his new book that delves into Stig’s life but also takes a look back at the history of the football program at South Dakota State that ended in a National Championship in Stig’s final season as head coach.

You’ll hear from the man who was so beloved…this was right before the title game greeting Jacks fans.

Tanner Castora the author, Dan Jackson and Taryn Christion will be part of the discussion…

Thursday night, 7 o’clock at Our Saviors Lutheran in Sioux Falls. It’s right across from the Augustana campus.

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The Fray to perform Friday night at 2026 South Dakota State Fair

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March 24, 2026

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for March 23, 2026

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1 day ago

March 24, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 23, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from March 23 drawing

12-18-47-56-63, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 10

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Winning Lotto America numbers from March 23 drawing

03-06-10-32-34, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 03

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 23 drawing

01-14-19-29-35, Bonus: 03

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

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