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Iowa Tornado Watch Expands Across Central, Eastern Regions

A heat wave across Iowa is fueling a round of severe storms this Monday, triggering tornado watches and heat advisories with threats of damaging winds, large hail, and a potential tornado in parts of the state. The watches cover central to eastern Iowa and are expected to move southeast this evening, with conditions easing after midnight as cooler air moves in on Tuesday.

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Lone Tree Son Charged With Father's Murder

A 52-year-old man, Scott Powers, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Richard Powers, 76, whose body was found during a welfare check at a Lone Tree residence; Powers was located in Cedar Rapids and hospitalized as the investigation continues with multiple agencies involved. The case details and charges are consistently reported across local outlets following the welfare check at 217 West Elm Street.

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