Details vanessa the snow stopped falling a few hours ago, but the roads are still a little wet. Southbound traffic was closed after dozens of car crashes. The fast falling snow created slick roads. Cars were creeping along as they drove through it. Local Tow Truck Companies were busy. The number of cars is going up. Every time you turn around, there is another one going in. Semiversus cars, cars smashed in. Vanessa we asked for advice of what to do we asked an iowa state trooper his advice when he says to slow down, increase your following distance and if you dont have to travel stay at home. Live in ames, vanessa peng, kcci 8 news, iowas news leader. Kim good advice. Here is a look at the latest Road Conditions from the iowa dot. The areas in green on this map have normal driving conditions. Most of the des moines metro area is in blue, which is partially covered. Or pink which is completely covered. So, drivers should use still use caution tonight if theyre out on the roads. Kccis Ma
Doing some lastsecond shopping. Ryan a race against the clock for parents. You have about an hour to get everything done. Absolutely right. But were just trying to get everything done. Ryan these shoppers. I thought i had everybody but i didnt. Ryan are playing it down to the wire this year. Its kind of annoying. With under one hour before the doors close this is it. Ryan do you like shopping lastminute like this . No. Ryan why not . Im organized. I like to be together so its kind of fun in a way but its not. Im actually a little ahead of the game this year. Usually wait a little bit longer. Ryan for professional procrastinators like matt barber the giftwrapping station is key. No offense to anyone out there but 90 of the people that come out here are men. These christmas helpers cut, fold and tie for a good cause. All proceeds benefit the Childrens Cancer connection. We just want to make sure that they look really nice for people and weve had people come up today that have said that y
Brian Beckett has been named chief financial officer for Kum & Go, a convenience store chain based in Des Moines. Beckett succeeds Erin Kuhl, who is now chi