IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign and Republican Party groups are suing a third Iowa county, seeking to invalidate thousands of absentee ballot request forms that have been submitted by voters. The lawsuit against Woodbury County’s top elections official expands the GOP’s efforts to make it harder for voters and local officials to handle absentee ballot requests during the pandemic. The Trump campaign and GOP groups filed identical lawsuits last week against elections officials in Linn and Johnson counties. At issue are absentee ballot request forms that...…IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign and Republican Party groups are suing a third Iowa county, seeking to invalidate thousands of absentee ballot request forms that have been submitted by voters. The lawsuit against Woodbury County’s top elections official expands the GOP’s efforts to make it harder for voters and local officials to handle absentee ballot requests during the pandemic. The Trump campaign and GOP groups filed identical lawsuits last week against elections officials in Linn and Johnson counties. At issue are absentee ballot request forms that...WW…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Several more members of the University of Iowa Athletics Department tested positive for the illness caused by the novel coronavirus amid a large number of tests, according to school officials.The department reported four positive tests for COVID-19 out of a total of 335 tests conducted between August 10 and August 16. A total of 51 people among coaches, staff, and athletes have tested positive for the disease since testing began in late May when department activities resumed. A total of 1,225 negative test results have been received.The people who tested positive...…IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Several more members of the University of Iowa Athletics Department tested positive for the illness caused by the novel coronavirus amid a large number of tests, according to school officials.The department reported four positive tests for COVID-19 out of a total of 335 tests conducted between August 10 and August 16. A total of 51 people among coaches, staff, and athletes have tested positive for the disease since testing began in late May when department activities resumed. A total of 1,225 negative test results have been received.The people who tested positive...WW…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Meteorologists with the National Weather Service have done additional surveying of the damage path from last Monday’s derecho, finding peak estimated wind speeds of 130 mph at one point in Linn County.The agency said that a swath of winds through parts of Benton and Linn Counties was consistent with winds that were, at times, in the 110 to 130 mph range. Specifically, meteorologists pointed to a radio transmission tower north of Marion that collapsed, caused by estimated wind speeds around 130 mph. was 112 mph at Midway in Linn County.Estimates are considered...…CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Meteorologists with the National Weather Service have done additional surveying of the damage path from last Monday’s derecho, finding peak estimated wind speeds of 130 mph at one point in Linn County.The agency said that a swath of winds through parts of Benton and Linn Counties was consistent with winds that were, at times, in the 110 to 130 mph range. Specifically, meteorologists pointed to a radio transmission tower north of Marion that collapsed, caused by estimated wind speeds around 130 mph. was 112 mph at Midway in Linn County.Estimates are considered...WW…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - President Donald Trump on Monday morning approved a disaster declaration for Iowa, and said FEMA is here. expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas impacted by last week’s derecho.Trump signed an emergency declaration to supply Iowa with federal money to assist with recovery efforts.He said Iowa likely saw a storm like we’ve never seen before. He said he may even make a surprise visit to Iowa Monday, but White House staff later clarified that he will visit on Tuesday. He’s currently scheduled to visit Minnesota and Wisconsin.Just approved (and...…CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - President Donald Trump on Monday morning approved a disaster declaration for Iowa, and said FEMA is here. expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas impacted by last week’s derecho.Trump signed an emergency declaration to supply Iowa with federal money to assist with recovery efforts.He said Iowa likely saw a storm like we’ve never seen before. He said he may even make a surprise visit to Iowa Monday, but White House staff later clarified that he will visit on Tuesday. He’s currently scheduled to visit Minnesota and Wisconsin.Just approved (and...WW…

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Officials at the Marion Public Library tell KCRG-TV9 that Monday’s storm caused such extensive damage that library operations would not be able to continue in that building.Programming Manager Madeline Jarvis said Monday’s storm damaged much of the building’s roof, which caused water to pour into the building. Staff members spent three hours using buckets to remove water from the building. Recovery services are on scene working to ventilate the building, control humidity to prevent additional damage to library materials.Jarvis said 10-percent of the library collection...…MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Officials at the Marion Public Library tell KCRG-TV9 that Monday’s storm caused such extensive damage that library operations would not be able to continue in that building.Programming Manager Madeline Jarvis said Monday’s storm damaged much of the building’s roof, which caused water to pour into the building. Staff members spent three hours using buckets to remove water from the building. Recovery services are on scene working to ventilate the building, control humidity to prevent additional damage to library materials.Jarvis said 10-percent of the library collection...WW…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Senator Chuck Grassley surveyed the damage in Cedar Rapids Saturday morning. He toured the near the intersection of Blake Blvd and Grande Ave on the city’s southeast side.He met with homeowners to talk about what they are going through. Grassley calls the damage more widespread than anything he’s seen before. He adds that President Trump should have Governor Reynolds’ request for federal help by Monday.“Before a governor can make a request for a national emergency, there are certain thresholds that must be met,” he explained. “And it takes a while to gather that...…CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Senator Chuck Grassley surveyed the damage in Cedar Rapids Saturday morning. He toured the near the intersection of Blake Blvd and Grande Ave on the city’s southeast side.He met with homeowners to talk about what they are going through. Grassley calls the damage more widespread than anything he’s seen before. He adds that President Trump should have Governor Reynolds’ request for federal help by Monday.“Before a governor can make a request for a national emergency, there are certain thresholds that must be met,” he explained. “And it takes a while to gather that...WW…

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - On Sunday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced she has formally requested an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas impacted by Monday’s derecho.“From cities to farms, Iowans are hurting, many still have challenges with shelter, food, and power. Resilience is in our DNA, but we’re going to need a strong and timely federal response to support recovery efforts,” said Gov. Reynolds. “I have formally requested an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to secure this critical federal assistance as quickly as possible. This past week...…DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - On Sunday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced she has formally requested an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas impacted by Monday’s derecho.“From cities to farms, Iowans are hurting, many still have challenges with shelter, food, and power. Resilience is in our DNA, but we’re going to need a strong and timely federal response to support recovery efforts,” said Gov. Reynolds. “I have formally requested an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to secure this critical federal assistance as quickly as possible. This past week...WW…

SHREVEPORT, La. () - Taniel Cole is in custody. According to police, he was arrested in Mississippi near the Alabama border, on I-20.KSLA surveillance video captured the alleged hospital shooting suspect carjacking a woman who was arriving for work at Buckner Square between 5:40 and 5:45 a.m. this morning.Buckner Square is located behind the station.According to detectives, the suspect forced her into the vehicle and they drove eastbound on I-20 toward Monroe. It’s unclear how far they traveled.The suspect exited the vehicle and left.At that point, the woman was able to call 911. She was...…SHREVEPORT, La. () - Taniel Cole is in custody. According to police, he was arrested in Mississippi near the Alabama border, on I-20.KSLA surveillance video captured the alleged hospital shooting suspect carjacking a woman who was arriving for work at Buckner Square between 5:40 and 5:45 a.m. this morning.Buckner Square is located behind the station.According to detectives, the suspect forced her into the vehicle and they drove eastbound on I-20 toward Monroe. It’s unclear how far they traveled.The suspect exited the vehicle and left.At that point, the woman was able to call 911. She was...WW…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Winds topping 100 miles per hour left a path of destruction across Eastern Iowa on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and the sound of chainsaws can be heard for miles. KCRG-TV9 Viewers captured the storm and its aftermath. Check out those pictures and videos below and upload your own.Copyright 2020 KCRG. All rights reserved.…CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Winds topping 100 miles per hour left a path of destruction across Eastern Iowa on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and the sound of chainsaws can be heard for miles. KCRG-TV9 Viewers captured the storm and its aftermath. Check out those pictures and videos below and upload your own.Copyright 2020 KCRG. All rights reserved.WW…

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