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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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Last year, a powerful derecho swept through Iowa, and parts of the state are still recovering. Several Iowans shared their derecho stories with IPR to help us better understand the storm's impact.
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On August 10, 2020, a derecho swept across the state tearing up trees, flattening crops, knocking out powerlines and cell phone towers and damaging homes and buildings. Charity Nebbe and her guests talk about the scars of this storm that are still visible and recovery efforts that continue to this day.
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Ben Kieffer speaks with a variety of guests about the one-year anniversary of the derecho and how it has changed lives and impacted people long term.
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One year after the devastating derecho, local leaders in Cedar Rapids say the city is making progress on its efforts to rebuild. Residents and officials are marking the anniversary to acknowledge the loss and the resilience of the community.
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Iowan Nick Bergus remembers being caught off guard by the derecho that pummeled his home state on Aug. 10, 2020, with hurricane-force winds, leaving billions of dollars in damage in its wake.
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One year ago, a powerful derecho packing winds comparable to a Category 4 hurricane swept through Iowa, leaving a trail of devastation. A year later, some Iowans haven't fully recovered and many are still waiting for an insurance check, a contractor and a feeling of security.
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The 2020 derecho took many Iowans by surprise. Susan Stoefen, her husband Jerry and their granddaughter Joie were taking a quick bike ride when the weather turned. Stoefen shared her story with River to River.
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The prospect of delivering twins sounds overwhelming. And delivering twins during a derecho? Chaotic.
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Iowa DNR forester Mark Vitosh talks about planting trees and how to care for them in months and years following planting.
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Iowa DNR forester Mark Vitosh talks about planting trees and how to care for them in months and years following planting.