IOWA – A widespread severe weather outbreak is possible across most of the state today. The National Weather Service indicates the risk for tornadoes, hail, and winds is four out of five, or considered Moderate, on their scale. Several central Iowa communities started today under a flash flood warning, and since Sunday, many communities have received three to six inches of rainfall during that time.

COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa DOT worker killed on the job is being remembered this week. KCCI-TV reports the funeral for 36-year-old Matthew Dickerson is scheduled this Thursday in Council Bluffs. The Iowa State Patrol reports Dickerson was killed in a work zone on Interstate 80 by a UPS driver trying to pass a semi. The Iowa DOT reminds the public this is the risk construction workers face while working on roads, and they urge all drivers to slow down in those areas.

DES MOINES – The Des Moines City Council approved a settlement to resolve a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Des Moines Police. WHO-13 reports four employees in the department claimed they were overlooked for promotions and harassed repeatedly while working there in 2021. The women also accused the then-leader of the Des Moines Police Officers Union of sending explicit photos — Stew Barnes resigned shortly after. The city will pay $2.4 million dollars to the four officers.