Severe Ice Storm Hits Midwest, Causing Power Outages and Crashes

TL;DR
An ice storm in Iowa has caused power outages affecting around 14,000 customers, with ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch and gusty winds contributing to the disruptions. Power companies, including Alliant Energy, are assessing the situation but have not provided a restoration timeline.
- Power outages in parts of Iowa Saturday due to ice storm KGAN TV
- Dangerous ice storm causes hundreds of crashes across Plains, Midwest Fox Weather
- Parts of Midwest brace for ice; Michigan first responders dash to safety during major crash The Associated Press
- Iowa ice totals: See where the most ice accumulated Saturday KCCI Des Moines
- First Alert: Ice Storm Warning in effect tonight, Saturday KCRG
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