Iowa family finds refuge and kindness after blizzard traps drivers

What should have been a short drive turned into a 24-hour ordeal for an Iowa family during a blizzard, ending with unexpected help from a small-town community.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Dec 31, 2025 Iowa family finds refuge and kindness after blizzard traps drivers » SNAP food restrictions take effect Jan. 1 across Iowa » Bird flu confirmed in Dallas County backyard flock » Marshalltown teen charged with attempted murder after shooting report in high school parking lot » Israel says it will halt operations of over 35 humanitarian organizations in Gaza in 2026 » ICE doesn't plan to detain Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands » One person hospitalized after house fire in Perry » New ISU football coach starts to build program with support staff » The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here's what you need to know » President Trump says US struck drug site in Venezuela: What we know » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) Mild Wednesday ahead of a New Year's Eve cold front » Today Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low near 28F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Major retailers are extending their return windows for the holidays. What you need to know » A look back at 2025's top political stories » A guide to the Kennedy family tree » Wild animal encounters of 2025: Swans on the run, gator attacks and raccoon raids » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2025 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe