Cold snap idles Iowa buses forcing district cancellations
Dozens of Eastern Iowa districts canceled or delayed classes as diesel fueled buses failed to start in subzero cold. Temps dropped to 30 below in parts of Iowa, with Waterloo and Bellevue among districts affected. Bus crews added deicers, ran heaters, and adjusted filters to combat gelled No. 2 diesel and No. 1 blends.
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Mark Bowden
Kurt Rogahn
Iowa
Waterloo
Western Dubuque
Dubuque
Bellevue
Pleasant Valley
Cedar Rapids
MFL
Postville
Elkader
Waukon
Independence
Manchester
Oelwein
Guttenberg
Vinton and
Decorah
Gary Less
Western
Less
Howard Pigg
Wendell Campbell
Frostbite and hypothermia warnings from winter weather
Winter temperatures raise frostbite and hypothermia risks. St Luke's reports three frostbite cases with one severe, Mercy Hospital notes several minor cases. Experts urge warm water treatment, no rubbing, gradual warming, layered clothing, and avoiding re exposure, especially for the elderly.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Mercy Hospital
John Sawyers
Mercy Trauma Center
Wind Chill Factor Guidelines
The wind chill factor is determined by reading the air temperature from the top line and the approximate wind speed below. Winds above 40 mph add little extra chill, and only sustained speeds should be used, not maximum gusts.
Cold snap snarls Iowa towing and air service
Bitter cold freezes cars and delays in air travel hit Iowa as AAA reports stacked help requests and garages struggle to handle towing and start calls. State Patrol warns to move stalled vehicles off highways and stay warm with extra clothing or blankets. Airlines report mixed delays with Mississippi Valley and Ozark Airlines noting slowed ground times while Frontier plans no disruption.
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AAA Motor Club of
Iowa
AAA
Mr. G’s Auto Parts
Marion
Rapoport Auto Parts
Cedar Rapids
Mr. G’s
Iowa State Patrol
Ozark Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Farm plumbers battle early deep freeze across Iowa
In arctic January weather, farm water lines freeze prompting multiple plumbers to rush to farm houses and feed stores. Dave Hutchinson, Carole Kearns, and Dennis Cech report long waiting lists while experts advise insulation and windbreaks to keep tanks moving and prevent freezing.
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al Swegle
Cette
The
Gazette
Kearns
Carole
the Gazette
Dennis Cech
Pudil Plumbing
Swisher
Larry Svec
Cech
Shellsburg
Urbana
Svee
Svec
National Weather Service
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakotas
Vernon Meyer
Ames
Iowa State University Extension Ag
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Carl Williams
College Community
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Jerry Williams
Marion Independent Schools
Perry Morris
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Sawyers
Tetal Eee
Ween Ee Senes
Tee Ee
Eater Eens
Dave Hutchinson
Strawberry Point
Dave
Hiway
Maxine Hansel
Kearns Plumbing and Heating
Garrison
Carole Kearns
Meyer
Paul Phelan
New Life Fitness World
Westdale Mall
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