Live updates: Test Iowa sites in Des Moines, Council Bluffs remain closed Philip Joens, Des Moines Register
Winter driving tips: Staying safe on Iowa roads
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A major winter storm lingered over central Iowa on Tuesday morning after parts of Iowa got almost a foot of snow.
Large portions of central and southern Iowa will be under winter storm warnings until noon. Des Moines got 10.3 inches of snow from Monday s large winter storm, according to the National Weather Service.
Return for more updates on the snowstorm.
To our readers: The Des Moines Register E-edition will be free on Tuesday. We are making it available to all in the wake of Monday s snowstorm, which caused delivery issues for some print subscribers across the state. Our drivers were unable to get most state trucks to their destinations on time for partner delivery. Deliveries outside of the Des Moines will be made on Wednesday. In the Des Moines metro area, deliveries will
Iowa winter weather: Des Moines-area school closings and cancellations Des Moines Register
Time-lapse video of the 10 inches of snow that fell during the winter storm on Dec. 29 in Des Moines
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While some central Iowa schools are canceling classes or starting late on Tuesday because of snow, Des Moines Public Schools will hold classes virtually.
Saydel and West Des Moines school districts join DMPS in holding classes virtually.
Meanwhile, the Ankeny, Johnston and Southeast Polk school systems all announced Tuesday morning that they were was canceling all classes for the day. Other schools that are cancelling include:
Clive Police Chief Michael Venema issued this statement:
“The women and men of the Clive Police Department express our deepest condolences to the families who have children that were severely injured or killed as a result of this incident.”
“Children should not die like this, and when it happens it is an unspeakable tragedy for families, friends and the community,” said Police Chief Michael Venema. “We grieve the loss of life. Our officers involved have been deeply affected by this incident, but we know that these feelings are minor compared to the pain of the families involved.”
Police also provided this additional information on the pursuit of the car.