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A semitrailer was stuck by high winds rolled and onto its side on southbound U.S. Highway 151 in eastern Iowa on Wednesday evening, as severe weather moved through the area, killing the driver, the Iowa State Patrol said.
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Midwesterners are becoming more familiar with derechos after two major storms hit the region in as many years. Scientists are grappling with how to define the storms, gather data and predict what the future of derechos will look like. -
Des Moines-based author and advocate Abena Imhotep seeks to promote literacy and lifelong learning in her community by celebrating works by Black authors.
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Clear days, plenty of sun and cold nights have created a beautiful display.
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Whether we see it or not, parts of our day-to-day — driving to work, powering our homes, grabbing a bite to eat — produce or emit carbon. What would a low-carbon or zero-carbon lifestyle look like in Iowa?
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A home improvement expert discusses when it’s time for a new roof and how to go about replacing it.
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This week's storm that blew through the state caused minor damage, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour. Meteorologists said these large lateral storms "aren't that uncommon" in the Midwest.
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As we approach the second anniversary of the 2020 derecho there are many newly planted trees in Iowa. Good care can help them grow strong.
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Natural disasters transform the landscape. Listen back to River to River's conversation with residents of Waterloo, Davenport and Cedar Rapids as they reflect on work to adapt their towns for a future of more intense, more frequent floods.
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This hour, learn what you can do to prepare for dangerous weather. We also hear from one storm chaser eager to get out when most of us ought to be hunkered down.
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We need to be ready for more regular and more dangerous weather events, as an effect of the rising global temperature. This makes it all the more important to prepare for severe weather and potential emergencies. Here are tips to be ready for severe weather.
