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The winds have died down and will be variable at roughly 5 to 15 mph. Not only did our winds die down, but our temperatures will dial it down a bit too. Expect high temperatures near 70 degrees this afternoon. Even though were a bit cooler than yesterday, were still well above where we should be for this time of year. Keep in mind we should be sitting in the upper 50s for highs. The evening will bring a few more clouds and the possibility of a few sprinkles and a few light showers as a cold fron...

The winds have died down and will be variable at roughly 5 to 15 mph. Not only did our winds die down, but our temperatures will dial it down a bit too. Expect high temperatures near 70 degrees this afternoon. Even though were a bit cooler than yesterday, were still well above where we should be for this time of year. Keep in mind we should be sitting in the upper 50s for highs. The evening will bring a few more clouds and the possibility of a few sprinkles and a few light showers as a cold fron...

This weekend and beyond. Today m cloudy, falling temps high 4248 winds nw 1525tonight snow and wintry mix low 2127 winds ne 1525 cedar rapids says the citys had four big, all plow snow responses so far this winter. Thats fewer than the eight to 10 that the city usually sees. The city says an all plow snow response happen when it dispatches everyone available to tackle snow. The city says its also used tons of salt and three thousand tons of sand this winter. A cedar rapids man accused of trying ...

For most of the day in many areas. Watch the area roads over the northern half of the area especially for slick conditions during the commute. Tonight, a combo of clear sky and light wind should allow for temperatures to drop into the upper teens to low 20s, depending on snow cover. Tomorrow, plan on clouds to increase again as another weak system comes across iowa for tomorrow night. Snow accumulation s, if any, appear to be very light once again. A warming trend is still out there for the week...

The race for the gop president ial nomination is switching course here in iowa. A new Des Moines Register poll released yesterday shows texas senator ted cruz leading longtime frontrunner donald trump. Cruz sits 10 points higher at 31 percent, in this poll of a little more than 400 iowa republicans. Trump is still in 2nd place, with 21 percent support. Dr. Ben carson, who once held now in 3rd place with 13 percent. Florida senator marco rubio runs in 4th place. He is the only other candidate in ...

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Amounts are possible. Record rainfall amounts will be broken. Temperatures are also very mild today. We wi start off in the upper 50s this morning and continue to rise into t low 60s by midmorning. The race for the gop president ial nomination is switching course here in iowa. A new Des Moines Register poll released yesterday shows texas senator ted cruz leading longtime frontrunner donald trump. Cruz sits 10 points higher at 31 percent, in n is poll of a little more than 400 iowa republicans. T...

DECATUR COUNTY — Restoration of a local historic cemetery with ties to the Underground Railroad has officially been completed. Locals John Pratt and Mary Lou Davis spearheaded the project.