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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., July 1 2014

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July 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

FAIRFAX, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man has been killed in a building collapse caused by severe weather in eastern Iowa. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says strong winds blew through the small community of Fairfax on Monday and caused extensive damage to a building that trapped a man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Severe weather affected much of the state Monday, causing damage to properties and reports of extensive flooding.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Officials are warning people to stay away from boating on the Mississippi River along the eastern border of Iowa because of flooding. The state Department of Natural Resources says high water has placed large amounts of debris in the water, creating unsafe boating conditions. There are also reports of boat wakes causing flooding in cabins along the river. Officials recommend that people stay away from swimming, wading and entering the river.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Damage including flooded roads and downed power lines has been reported around Iowa as severe weather packing heavy rain and large hail moved through the state. The National Weather Service says it received dozens of reports Monday about damage caused by severe thunderstorms. Reported damage included snapped trees in Hamilton County, downed power lines in Hardin County and flash flooding in Black Hawk County.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The bishop of the Des Moines Diocese has placed a priest on indefinite administrative leave after finding a decades-old allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was credible. The diocese says Bishop Richard Pate has placed the Rev. Howard Fitzgerald on leave while the matter is forwarded to the Vatican. While on leave, Fitzgerald can’t function publicly as a priest. Pate also has asked him to not wear clerical garb.