Iowa Storm Knocks Out Power Across State Banks of Snow
A severe winter storm left up to 9 inches of snow in southwest Iowa and caused widespread outages. About 3,000 customers remained without power late Friday, with 500 more rural outages between Marshalltown and Nevada. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids faced heavy snow and road ice while state offices closed and shelters prepared.
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Snow day debates test Iowa 180 day school rule delay
Cedar Rapids and statewide officials discuss extending the 180 day school requirement as additional snow days push the end of the year into June. Administrators warn of conflicts for graduates teachers and summer plans while lawmakers weigh potential legislative relief though optimism is slim.
Snowstorm halves Iowa travel with mall closures and school cancellations
Iowa faced widespread disruption as a heavy snowstorm left drivers in ditches and forced road closures. The Iowa State Patrol urged against travel while Linn County halted 50 trucks to wait out drifting snow. Cedar Rapids malls Lindale and Westdale closed, several colleges canceled classes, and the UI Museum of Art stayed open as UI Hospitals remained staffed. Students and parents faced stress from school shutdowns and childcare worries.
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Cedar Rapids Academic Decathlon Delayed One Hour
The regional high school decathlon will proceed today with a one hour delay. The oral super quiz opens to the public at 3 30 p m in Jefferson High School auditorium, followed by an awards ceremony. The national event includes 10 academic areas with advancing teams and individuals to state in Denison and the national contest in Anchorage Alaska.
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Miniature Golf Tourney Delayed One Week in Cedar Rapids
The Downtown Open miniature golf tournament in Cedar Rapids’ skywalk system has been postponed to next Friday Feb. 16 due to weather. Previously reserved tee times remain unchanged per sponsor Renaissance Group.
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