DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A new report shows that Iowa’s derecho in August was one of the most expensive disasters in U.S. history since 1980. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the Aug. 10 storm that impacted areas between Iowa and Indiana cost about $7.5 billion in damage and resulted in four deaths. The report ranks the derecho as the second most expensive disaster this year with Hurricane Laura with $14 billion and 42 deaths. It’s ranked No. 47 most expensive within the 40 year time period.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Public health officials reported the second-largest number of cases of the illness caused by the novel coronavirus during a 24-hour reporting period since the start of the pandemic, along with additional deaths. 1,526 people have died of the disease.

NEVADA, IA (IRN) – Nevada police are investigating after someone shot out a window of a truck with a President Donald Trump campaign sign on it.

URBANDALE, IA (IRN) – After two years of construction, the flyover connecting Interstate 80-35 to Highway 141 is complete and open as of Friday morning. This flyover is the first for the Des Moines metro and will help with traffic that would often back up during rush hour at the old exit loop.