Storms lash Clayton County causing farm damage and power outages
Leonard described a violent storm that battered his farm house as water poured into doors and a three hundred thousand bushel bin suffered structural damage. Hail wrecked corn and about 40 trees fell while two or more inches of rain flooded fields. No injuries were reported but a sheriff tower collapsed. power lines left 1400 customers without electricity and crews worked to restore service.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Defense Sounds Sirens On Tornado Calls
Civil defense aide Mike Ster ordered sirens to warn Cedar Rapids area after multiple funnel cloud sightings near Hiawatha Palo and Cedar Rapids. Ster acted during a shift with Townes away and amid past controversy over siren use and maintenance.
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Democrats push for own special session after talks break down
Democratic leaders urge a special session next week to resolve a budget deadlock with Governor Branstad over spending cuts and Medicaid funding. Republicans accuse Democrats of demanding more conditions while proposing restoring vetoed Medicaid spending and a sales tax hike.
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