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A devastating tornado tore through Greenfield, Iowa, leaving four people dead and nearly three dozen injured, according to officials. A fifth person was killed in a car accident caused by the tornado in Adams County. The National Weather Service has rated the tornado as an EF-3, but additional damage assessment could result in a higher ranking. The tornado caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and power lines, and it also destroyed several wind turbines. Iowa has recorded the most tornadoes this year, with 81 confirmed twisters, 27% more than the average. The White House has offered prayers and support to those affected by the tornado, and FEMA will be sending a representative to Iowa to assist in recovery efforts.

A series of powerful tornadoes tore through the Midwest, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming multiple lives. In the small Iowa town of Greenfield, a twister rated at least an EF-3 by the National Weather Service killed four people and injured nearly three dozen. The tornado, which traveled over 40 miles, leveled homes, crumbled cars, and uprooted trees, causing extensive damage to the community. Another person was killed in Adams County, Iowa, when their car was blown off the road by a separate tornado. The storms also battered parts of Texas, Illinois, and Wisconsin, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers.

A deadly tornado ripped through Greenfield, Iowa, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming multiple lives. The storm ravaged the town, obliterating homes, uprooting trees, and crumpling cars. Rescuers searched for survivors amidst the wreckage, while the town’s hospital was among the buildings heavily damaged. The storm’s impact was felt across the region, with power outages affecting over 130,000 customers in Illinois and Wisconsin. Authorities have imposed a curfew and restricted media access to the town. The tornado is part of a larger weather system that has brought severe storms and tornadoes to multiple states, including Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska. The National Weather Service warns that more severe weather is possible in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri.

Civil rights and immigration groups are challenging the constitutionality of Iowa’s new law that criminalizes illegal re-entry for previously deported immigrants or those denied admission to the US. The lawsuit argues that the law infringes on federal authority over immigration enforcement and could lead to the unlawful arrest and deportation of authorized immigrants.

The body of a missing Iowa trucker, 53-year-old David Schultz, has been found months after he disappeared while transporting a load of pigs. His body was discovered lying in a field in Sac County, with his cowboy boots still on and keys in his pocket. Authorities do not suspect foul play, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. Schultz’s wife expressed skepticism about the official findings, citing inconsistencies in the case.

Unclaimed lottery prizes worth a total of $502,000 remain up for grabs in Iowa, with one worth $500,000. Multiple other prizes in the state are set to expire soon. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, a winner has less than a month left to claim $25,000 per year for life. Unclaimed prizes are relatively common, occurring five to seven times a year, according to lottery officials. Public announcements often help connect winners with their winnings.

Tennessee has become the latest state to expand gun rights, with legislation that allows certain public school teachers to carry concealed weapons in classrooms. The move comes amidst a national debate on gun control, with some states implementing stricter gun laws while others loosen restrictions. Despite a deadly school shooting in Nashville last year, Tennessee joins Iowa and Nebraska in passing laws that expand the potential for armed personnel in schools.