Officials: 7 killed as tornado tore through central Iowa

Seven people were killed, including two children, when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.

March 6, 2022Updated: March 6, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Officials: 7 killed as tornado tore through central Iowa

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