Des Moines Area Hit by Outages and Storm Cleanup
MidAmerican Energy estimated 5,000 Des Moines area residents lacked power on Tuesday as 52 counties received disaster proclamations for state resources. Burlington faced sewage spills from power outages, while Cedar Rapids mobilized crews. Neighbors on Red Fox Road described the disruption, and United Way offered yard help. Bluestem landfill waived tipping fees for storm debris.
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MidAmerican Energy
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Linn
Johnson
Burlington
Mississippi River
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
KKRQ
Fox
Brad Dennison
Cedar Rapids
Petersen
SES
Iowa
Red Fox Road
Laura Meade
Red Fox Rd
Meade
Sam
Tom
Wayne Mead
Sheraton
Mead
Mark Andries
Sedenka
Cross Street
Bill Ranshaw
Ranshaw
United Way
East
Bluestem
Forum covers salaries taxes and recreation in city race
Candidates debated city salaries, charity donations, and funding for recreation. Todd pledged to donate salary to youth groups while Hughes highlighted 220 recreation programs and a 42 new offerings. Bridges over Cedar River split opinions. landfill, waste options discussed. Munson spoke as unopposed finance candidate.
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Clancey
Mayor’s Fund For Excellence
Martin
Dale Todd
Ellis Boys and Girls Club
YMCA
Todd
Recreation Commission
Evan
Hughes
Grande Ave
Cedar River
Tami Pahl
10Th St. NW
Don Thomas
Otis Road
Memorial Drive
33Rd Avenue
Thomas
Dalewood Ave
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D.M
Pahl
Linn County
Safety
Nancy Evans
Evans
Linden
Ole Munson
Gazette
Call
Lara
AutoLine
Iowa City
Cellular
Blairs Ferry Road
Second Street
Coralville
Sam's Club
Wal-Mart
ValuShare
16Th Ave
Tian
Wonder Hostess
By Brandon Lewis
Galaxy Mall, Inc
Four Points