Severe thunderstorm brings hail and heavy rain across Washington area
A fast moving storm from the north tracked through Washington County around 6 pm delivering near zero visibility and quarter sized hail. Fire spotters logged widespread rain and strong winds with trees toppled and a trampoline struck a house. The National Weather Service noted possible funnel clouds but could not confirm tornadoes. Rainfall totals varied with 0.7 to 2.7 inches recorded across several stations as flash flood warnings remained in effect. Storms were expected to redevelop later today along and north of I 80.
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Local Crime Reports Highlight Items From Eastern Iowa Data Central
The Gazette lists multiple entries from public safety agencies noting property stolen from residences, garages, and a motel in Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Notable items include golf clubs valued at 250 dollars, furniture and electronics totaling 1950 dollars, a wallet and personal items, an iPod and video gear worth 650 dollars, and a stereo valued at 300 dollars. A separate report states Ariel Cra-Hemandez, 29, of 510 Five NW, is accused of possessing and attempting to use fraudulent Social Security and permanent residence cards to obtain an Iowa ID at the DOT office on Collins Road NE.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Collins Rd
Wind powered project wowed students at afterschool STEM
A group of seven Nix on students at Five Seasons Learning Center explored wind power during a six week Corridor STEM Initiative session. They built a windmill from simple materials while engineers from Rockwell Collins and Iowa State University Extension advised. The program, funded by a 35000 grant from the UI College of Engineering and UI Foundation, aims to expand after school summer and weekend math and science learning.
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Rockwell Collins
Iowa State University Extension
University of Iowa College of Engineering
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Ray J. Carver Charitable Trust
Grow Iowa Value
Kirkwood Community College
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Martin
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Iowa City
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Johnson County
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Linn County
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