Waterloo flood warning keeps Black Hawk Creek, Ranchero Road in view
Black Hawk Creek in Waterloo remains under a flood warning through this afternoon, with Ranchero Road near the waterline and the stage just above flood stage.
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Eldora flood watch could complicate July 4 plans
Eldora, IA – A Flood Watch is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday, with showers and thunderstorms likely Friday and more storm chances on Independence Day.
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Eldora-area roads: Iowa’s new 60 mph rule starts July 1
Eldora-area drivers may see a patchwork of old and new signs as Iowa’s rural speed limit rolls out. Posted signs still control until updated.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular Up After Yesterday; Diesel Steady
Des Moines IA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows regular gas at $3.561/gal (+12.1¢ vs yesterday). Diesel averages $4.041/gal (-0.3¢). Last week: regular $3.499; diesel $4.186.
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Eldora recorded 2.64 inches in June 17 storm system
Eldora recorded 2.64 inches of rain during the June 17 storms, while NWS said the system brought damaging winds and heavy rain across Iowa.
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Hardin County road and bridge closures can affect Eldora trips
Hardin County’s live closure page lists three closed bridges and a closed stretch of D65, which can affect Eldora-area trips and farm traffic.
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Des Moines weighs Gray’s Lake parking fees, library cuts as gap grows
Des Moines officials are discussing Gray’s Lake parking fees and possible library cuts as they work to close projected FY2028 and FY2029 gaps.
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Des Moines lawn watering ban remains in effect as nitrate levels strain water system
Des Moines IA – Central Iowa Water Works says the June 8 watering ban is still active as elevated nitrate levels continue to limit treatment capacity.
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DART’s new bus network starts June 14, cutting routes and stops
DART’s new network launched June 14, changing Des Moines-area bus trips with fewer routes, fewer stops and free rides through June 30 for riders.
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Des Moines DART route overhaul is live, changing daily trips
Des Moines IA – DART’s redesigned bus network launched June 14, replacing local routes and changing stops, transfers and trip patterns for riders.
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Des Moines council opens talks on Heart of America HQ plan
Des Moines IA – On June 8, the City Council moved Heart of America’s East Village headquarters proposal into negotiations, but no sale or build was approved.
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Burlington sets June 15 hearing on flood-mitigation Public Works lot improvements
Burlington city leaders are set for a June 15 hearing on Public Works lot improvements tied to flood response, staging, and future salt-and-sand storage.
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Weekend storms bring flash-flood risk from the Plains to the East
United States Evening Safety and Weather Update – A slow-moving storm system is keeping flash-flood watches active in parts of the Plains and Midwest tonight.
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April snow could slick Omaha’s Tuesday commute before warmer rain and storms return midweek
Omaha NE – A narrow band of wet snow and sleet could make Tuesday morning travel slow and slushy, but conditions should improve later Tuesday before warmer rain returns.
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Des Moines transit, housing and trail projects stay in focus
Des Moines, IA – April 4, 2026 – DART’s route reset, a downtown housing conversion, trail planning and new cancer data tools shaped the local week.
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Des Moines Weighs Abortion Bill Halt, Cancer Data Tool, and Record February Heat
Des Moines, IA – April 3, 2026 – Lawmakers shelve abortion ban, new cancer mapping tool launches, and record February heat reshapes local climate data.
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Warm Weather Records, Airport Expansion, and Hydrogen Policy Talks Lead Des Moines Headlines
Des Moines, IA – April 2, 2026 – Record February warmth, airport expansion plans, and new hydrogen drilling rules are shaping local policy and growth.
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Transit Redesign, Health Awards and Parks Spending Lead Des Moines Area Updates
Des Moines, IA – April 1, 2026 – Transit funding talks, statewide health awards, and a $700K parks project highlight metro policy and budget moves.
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Schools Seek Funding Boost, Lawmakers Stall Abortion Ban as Warm Weather Records Fall
Des Moines, IA – March 31, 2026 – Schools push for more funding, an abortion ban stalls, and record warmth raises new climate and budget questions.
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Des Moines leaders weigh school funding, development plans and record-setting heat
Des Moines, IA – March 30, 2026 – City leaders weigh school funding, housing growth and record February heat as development plans advance.
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School Funding, Downtown Housing, and Transit Upgrades Lead Weekend Agenda
Des Moines, IA – March 29, 2026 – City leaders weigh school funding, downtown housing plans, and transit upgrades as budget talks intensify.
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West Des Moines Advances $5M Marathon Loop Trail Plan
Des Moines, IA – March 28, 2026 – West Des Moines leaders are weighing a $5 million parks request to complete a 26.2-mile Marathon Loop trail linking major greenways.