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Iowa greets the morning with quiet skies and sharp cold that stings exposed skin. The air feels brittle. Exhaust plumes linger. Pavement looks dry but hides icy patches.
Cold weather remains the main concern across Des Moines today. Early temperatures hover near 16 degrees, with wind chills dipping close to zero at times. Sunshine helps, but it offers limited relief. Roads appear calm, yet refreezing continues where snowmelt lingered overnight…