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Tornado survivor recalls near miss in Ankeny disaster
Herman Nagel recounts surviving three twisters that leveled his Des Moines suburb home. He notes green skies and his ear popping as a warning, with family safety amid destruction of possessions and a hole punched in the living room wall. Officials assess the damage across three counties while federal aid is discussed.
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