THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE IOWA RIVER AT MARSHALLTOWN...OR FROM MINERVA CREEK NEAR ALBION...TO TIMBER CREEK NEAR LE GRAND. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET...AND STEADY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18 FEET. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING...AND CONTINUE RISING TO 19.7 FEET EARLY MONDAY MORNING. CHANGES IN THE TIMING AND AMOUNT OF EXPECTED SNOW MELT AND RAINFALL MAY AFFECT THE FORECAST...SO WATCH FOR THE LATEST FORECAST UPDATES.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A coalition of consumer and labor groups is calling on lawmakers to cut more than $50 million in state spending on business tax credits. Members of Coalition for a Better Iowa argue that as lawmakers look to cover a budget shortfall, they should reduce the business tax credits and protect funding for services that help people in need.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Cuts in funding for public education prompted a Des Moines teacher to lead her students onto the city's sidewalks in protest today. Before classes this morning, Terri
Hoffman led dozens of Merrill Middle School students in chants protesting funding cuts. Eighth grader Desirae Dupree says students don't want to lose their teachers.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver says 35 communities will receive an estimated $12.4 million in Community Development Block Grant money. The awards are available through the Community Facilities and Services Fund and the Water/Sewer Fund. The money will pay for a variety of projects and activities primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) - Cedar Falls authorities report several houses were damaged when a homemade bomb made with pellets and black powder was detonated in a mailbox. Authorities say the explosion sent shrapnel through the neighborhood, causing siding, window or garage door damage. Several parked vehicles were also damaged.
