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Sep 21st, 2024 👍 2633 💬 568
Missing Ames Teenager Found Safe

In Ames, Iowa, a 17-year-old girl named Anysa Moore who disappeared on Thursday night was found safe on Friday, according to the Ames Police Department. She was last observed in the downtown Ames area around 7 p.m. before her disappearance. The swift resolution brought relief to the community and highlighted the effectiveness of the local police in addressing missing persons cases.

Sep 21st, 2024 👍 1758 💬 404
Rainfall Relief: Iowa Storms Quench Dry Spell

After a prolonged dry spell, storms swept across Iowa on Thursday, delivering much-needed rainfall to various regions. Davis City received the highest reported total with 2.67 inches. While some areas saw downpours of up to 2 inches, other locations remained dry. The rainfall was a welcome relief, but distribution varied widely due to the nature of thunderstorms. The weather outlook suggests a return to drier conditions with temperatures nearing normal levels.

Sep 21st, 2024 👍 4555 💬 579
Safe and Sound App: A Digital Guard Against School Threats in Iowa

The Safe and Sound app in Des Moines, Iowa, provides a platform for students, teachers, and community members to report potential threats to school safety. With 78 tips received this year, 42 in just the last week, the app is making strides in community protection. The majority of these reports have been identified as hoaxes, frequently originating on social media. Iowa Safe and Sound emphasizes the importance of reporting rather than spreading potential threats online and has facilitated several arrests related to school safety incidents.

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