Tiny Minden, Iowa, riddled with debris after tornado smashes through town Friday


by The Des Moines Register

The Des Moines Register— Many houses, cars and trees in the town of about 600 have been destroyed, with reports of the residents being displaced after the tornado.

KETV—Nearly half of Minden, Iowa, sees mass destruction caused by tornado tearing through town Friday. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office estimated between 40 to 50 homes were destroyed which is about half of the town.

KCCI—Iowa weather: Recapping the tornadoes and other severe storms Friday. Storm Team 8 has the latest on potential severe weather through the weekend.

WOWT—Small Iowa town flattened by tornado, Gov. Reynolds proclaims disaster. The announcement comes after severe weather tore through Pottawattamie County on Friday, causing significant damage.