Governor approves state assistance for 6 Iowa counties hit by tornadoes, hail, high winds

Tornadoes and hail struck portions of Iowa Friday. Tornado watches or warnings were issued for 40 different counties Friday as severe weather struck the Midwest. Governor Reynolds has approved state assistance to six counties — Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Johnson, Mahaska and Washington. Emergency shelters were opened in Coralville and Manchester. Damage was reported near Ottumwa […]