Iowa's Fatal EF-5 Tornado Leaves Seven Dead
The Iowa EF-5 tornado near Parkersburg and New Hartford packed up to 205 mph winds, the state's first such gust since 1976. It destroyed 288 Parkersburg homes and damaged 350 nationwide, prompting a federal disaster declaration for Butler County. Seven people died, including Charles Horan and Leasa Bleeker, with extensive flood damage in Buchanan and surrounding areas.
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Buchanan County
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Notes From Deadly Tornado In Iowa Wis Parkersburg 1976
A Prairie du Chien reader found a receipt from Farm & Home in Parkersburg over 100 miles away. About 175 Iowa National Guard soldiers and 52 state troopers help cleanup and security in Parkersburg and surrounding areas. Federal disaster centers open in Butler County for tornado victims to apply for aid. state and federal help available by phone and online. KWWL broadcasts a fund drive for Red Cross relief.
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Lowa.gov
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Fallon aims to unseat Boswell in Iowa primary
Des Moines Democrat Ed Fallon, a former state lawmaker, challenges U S Rep Leonard Boswell in the 8th District primary. Fallon argues Boswell is out of step with the urban district while Boswell defends his record and notes Senate filibusters hinder reform.
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Davis City
Ex-Hawks Players Face Sex Abuse Warrants in Iowa City
Public Safety in Iowa City has issued arrest warrants for Abe Satterfield and Cedric Everson, former Iowa football players, for second degree sexual abuse and related charges stemming from an Oct 14 incident at Hillcrest Hall. Authorities expect surrender or extradition. formal charges will follow.
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Iowa City
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Iowa
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Abe Satterfield
Erie
Cedric Everson
Detroit
Satterfield
Johnson County
Janet Lyness
Lyness
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