The Iowa Patriot Guard Riders are ready to escort home the two Iowa National Guard soldiers who were killed in Syria over the weekend. The Iowa Patriot Guard Riders are available at military families’ request to provide an escort for fallen heroes.

(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Wind Advisory on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for all of western Iowa. Westerly winds from 25-35 miles per hour with gusts to 50 miles per hour are forecast for the area.

According to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' order, effective immediately, flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the final day of interment.

If you think it's been snowing a lot, you're not wrong. Des Moines and many spots in Iowa already have more snow this season than all last winter.

Here's what to expect.Sign up for our NewslettersTravel not advised east of Des Moines; I-80 closed in eastern Iowa Iowa DOT says travel is not advised on I-80 east of Des Moines as well as other highways across portions of Iowa,

Des Moines has already seen more snow this season than it did all of last winter. However, the city isn't breaking any records — yet. Last year, Des Moines saw exceptionally less snow than normal — less than half the seasonal average of 36.5''. So, by comparison, this season feels exceptionally snowy.

Snow once again blanketed much of Iowa overnight. See how much fell as percipitation continues through Saturday afternoon.

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A pregame injury left the Iowa Wild without a backup goalie, forcing the team to turn to a locker room attendant as an emergency backup for the night.