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Council Bluffs tornado damages reach beyond million figures
State officials estimate 16.2 million in damage from the Council Bluffs tornado with 992 homes, 131 businesses, and public facilities affected. Mayor Hanafan and Chamber of Commerce leaders say public property and regional impact are underestimated. 35 injured, none fatally, as Gov Branstad seeks federal disaster designation.
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Judy Daubenmieriazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Council Bluffs
Terry Branstad
Reagan
Tom Hanafan
Commerce
Larry Mankin
Iowa Power & Light Co
Loyd Hornback
Branstad
State Office of Disaster Services
Pottawattamie County
Federal Emergency Management Agency