Weather brings mixed thaw after bitter Christmas across Iowa
Subzero to near springlike temperatures marked Christmas in Iowa as travelers left stranded at truck stops and churches. A 15 vehicle crash on I 35 near Hampton killed two people as roads remained one lane due to blowing snow. Cedar Rapids logged record lows of 12 below, easing since Christmas Eve.
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Record Cold Grips Nation As Christmas Heat Fades
Dozens of cities posted Christmas record lows as a severe cold wave stretched from the northern Plains to the Deep South. Thousands in Washington state faced outages after a winter storm downed lines, harming homes and businesses while rain and snow spread along thePacific Coast. Low morning temperatures dipped to below zero from the Rockies to the Appalachians and many southern cities logged their coldest December on record. The freeze threatened fruit crops in the South.
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Treasurers push higher penalty on unpaid Iowa taxes
Iowa Treasurers Association seeks to raise the delinquent tax penalty from 1 percent per month to 11 percent per month, aiming to curb late payments and reduce clerical workload. The group backs House File 575 now in Senate Ways and Means, after repeated proposals.
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Fireside chat stirs viewers as president speaks on TV
A televised fireside chat by the president aims to warm viewers and boost support ahead of upcoming actions. The address emphasizes unity and shared goals while framing policy proposals in accessible language.
Heavy Beirut fighting leaves 13 dead on Christmas Eve
Heavy fighting in Beirut between Lebanese soldiers and Muslim militiamen killed 13 people and wounded about 60, many civilians. Stray fire hit the U S Marine camp near Beirut airport as Bob Hope visited troops, amid shifting frontline positions after French forces withdrew.
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Fire at Spahn and Rose Lumber in Marion
Firefighters battle a massive blaze at the Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. in Marion, with winds and cold hampering efforts. Investigators aim to determine the cause by Tuesday as crews remain on scene and aid from five Linn County departments assists.
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