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12 hours ago
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1 killed after being struck by semi while changing tire on shoulder of I-80 in Poweshiek County
POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — A North Carolina man was killed after he was struck by a semi while he was changing a tire on a semi-trailer on the shoulder of Interstate 80. 1 in custody following evacuation of EMC Events Center downtown According to the Iowa State Patrol, at around 7 a.m. Thursday a semi hauling a section of a wind turbine eastbound on I-80 experienced a tire issue and pulled over near the 184-mile marker near Grinnell. The driver of the semi's pilot vehicle, identified as 55-year-old Brenton Fergia from North Carolina, also pulled over and parked his vehicle behind the semi-trailer. The ISP said that Fergia got out of his vehicle and began to work on changing the semi's problem tire when another eastbound semi crashed into the pilot vehicle, which subsequently struck Fergia. According to a crash report, Fergia was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, the ISP said. Iowa News: 1 killed after being struck by semi while changing tire on shoulder of I-80 in Poweshiek County Extreme heat builds in this weekend Three more measles cases confirmed in eastern Iowa WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, June 19th Iowa State Fair announces 'animated' butter cow companion sculpture Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
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On This Date: An F5 Tornado Roared Through An Iowa College
One state's earliest known most violent tornado carved through a town, including a college campus in an era decades before the first tornado warning was issued. On June 17, 1882, 143 years ago today, an F5 tornado tore an estimated 105-mile long path through parts of six central Iowa counties, claiming 68 lives and injuring another 300. According to the National Weather Service and tornado historian Thomas Grazulis, the twister killed 10 near the towns of Rippey, Kelley and southwest Marshal. County before it barreled into the town of Grinnell. At least 39 were killed and 73 homes destroyed in Grinnell, about 45 miles east-northeast of Des Moines. Both buildings of what was then known as Iowa College were destroyed, and three students were killed in their dorm rooms that day. Another 13 fatalities occurred southeast of Grinnell near Malcolm and Brooklyn, Iowa. Of the Hawkeye State's 11 known F5 or EF5 tornadoes, this was the earliest on record. It happened without warnings, as the first public tornado warning wasn't issued until 1952. It also happened over 100 years before the nation's Doppler radar network was built. This destructive tornado didn't spell the end for the college, though. Once news of the school's financial challenges after the tornado filtered through the press, and after one of the town's founders visited the Chicago Board of Trade, donations from across the nation allowed the school - now called Grinnell College - to rebuild. Jonathan Erdman is a senior meteorologist at and has been covering national and international weather since 1996. Extreme and bizarre weather are his favorite topics. Reach out to him on Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Little Hawkeye Conference is expanding with the addition of Des Moines Christian. A news release from the school on Monday said it has accepted the invitation to join the LHC for athletics starting in the 2026-27 school year. It will become the conference's ninth member Scholastic Spotlight: Iowa students compete in national rocket competition 'A key factor in this decision was the clear vision the Little Hawkeye Conference has for the future — a vision that includes schools of different sizes working together under a divisional model,' said Jon Muller, Head of Student Activities at Des Moines Christian School. 'We are deeply grateful for the invitation and excited for the opportunities this move provides our student-athletes to compete and grow in a strong, values-driven environment.' The Des Moines Christian Lions are currently part of the West Central Activities Conference. The LHC has undergone some changes over the last few years with the departure of Grinnell. It has also extended invites to the conference to Van Meter, Prairie City-Monroe, Knoxville, and Urbandale — but they declined to join. Ames accepted, and Nevada has not shared whether a decision has been made. With the addition of Des Moines Christian next year, the Little Hawkeye Conference members will be: Dallas Center-Grimes Indianola Newton Norwalk Oskaloosa Pella Pella Christian Ames Des Moines Christian Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference Sharing Greene County's history from dollhouse to farmhouse Scholastic Spotlight: Iowa students compete in national rocket competition Bond review hearing for Iowa mom accused of causing baby's skull fracture, denying medical care and food Forecast: Cool, breezy start, then heat Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Web Release
02-06-2025
- Business
- Web Release
CELEBRATING 140 YEARS OF INNOVATION: JOHNSON CONTROLS REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO A SMARTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Region
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Since its founding in 1885, Johnson Controls has continuously improved the built environment, delivering the first automatic sprinkler and then the first room thermostat shortly thereafter. Today, Johnson Controls is serving customers throughout the building lifecycle with one of the largest portfolios of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and controls in the world, coupled with a world-class fire protection and smart security portfolio. The company is laser focused on enhancing and protecting essential buildings ranging from data centers to advanced manufacturing, education to hospitals to pharmaceutical labs, creating environments that improve society and help customers run mission-critical operations. Johnson Controls continues to innovate with our ever-growing portfolio of nearly 8,000 patents and billions of dollars invested in engineering, research, and development in recent years. While portions of the business have been around longer, with its Grinnell and York brands celebrating more than 150 years in existence, the company is united in its inventive spirit and end-to-end partnership with customers. From original engineering and design of equipment to installation, service and ultimately replacement and upgrade, the company is about trust and deep commitment to customers. 'As we mark Johnson Controls' 140th anniversary, this moment serves not only as a celebration of our global legacy, but also as a powerful reflection of our journey and growth in the Middle East & Africa (MEA). Over the years, we've proudly supported the region's transformation through cutting-edge building technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and smart city innovations that are helping realize the bold ambitions of national development strategies. Our presence in the region is more than a business footprint—it is a long-term commitment to empowering local talent, nurturing strategic partnerships, and co-creating solutions that enhance sustainability, resilience, and digital readiness across industries,' said Devrim Tekeli, vice president & general manager, MEA, Johnson Controls. 'As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to accelerate technology-driven innovation, support decarbonization efforts, and contribute meaningfully to the future of smart infrastructure. Together with our customers, we are excited to shape the next phase of growth starting right here in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking regions,' added Tekeli. Looking ahead, Johnson Controls has a more simplified portfolio serving customers over the lifecycle of a building. Combined with world-class service teams reaching more than four million customers anywhere and at any time, our customers are saving money, energy and time. The portfolio is further enabled by digital, integrating IoT and connecting equipment, harnessing award-winning AI and machine learning, and offering enhanced real-time analytics – making buildings smarter than ever before. Whether it's protecting from extreme weather conditions, mitigating rising energy prices, or developing the latest technology, Johnson Controls is a trusted partner with global expertise and local presence to serve customers now and in the future. To learn more about Johnson Controls' 140 years of innovation leadership and its history, visit
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
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Goodland National Weather Service office exempt from hiring freeze
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — With Kansas in the middle of severe weather season, there has been a lot of concern over staffing cuts at the National Weather Service. Friday morning, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran said he has reassured the Goodland NWS office that it can hire more people. 'The Goodland NWS office is short-staffed and has been unable to fill vacant positions due to the hiring freeze, resulting in the office being closed overnight,' he said on social media. 'I spoke with NWS Director Ken Graham about the impact of these vacancies, and next month he plans to implement a temporary, rotating staff to keep the office open 24/7.' Earlier this year, the Trump administration mandated cuts and a hiring freeze that affected more than 1,000 jobs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Lawmakers in Washington said the layoffs included NWS meteorologists. National Weather Service staffing impacts Kansas KSN's Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman has noticed how the cuts have affected the Goodland office. 'The last couple of weeks, due to the staff shortage, they have not been updating certain products like they did, which is the result of the office being closed overnight,' she said. Despite the staff cuts, Teachman said the Goodland NWS did an incredible job on the tornado warnings the day of the Grinnell and Plevna tornadoes. 'Goodland, Dodge City and Wichita all did fabulous jobs of issuing timely and accurate warnings, even with all the staffing issues as seen here in Goodland,' Teachman said. 'We had no deaths and very few injuries. Considering the number of tornadoes and of EF-3 intensities that day, this was a job well done for Kansans under the 'Weather enterprise,' as I call it, including government, media, emergency management, and other safety support entities. This is a partnership built and grown together over decades.' Moran said the Goodland office can begin hiring meteorologists and weather forecasters. Rainfall amounts across Kansas 'While it will take time to re-open these job applications and hire the needed staff, this is a positive step in returning the Goodland NWS Office to 24/7 weather forecasting,' he said. Hundreds of people have responded to Moran's Facebook post. Many applaud the announcement, but others say that the cuts should never have happened and that all of NOAA's staff and funding should be fully restored. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
