Tornado in Eastern Iowa

The tornado in eastern Iowa Friday, destroyed 39 homes and caused an estimated $2.7 million in infrastructure damage. This includes costs for debris removal, damage to parks and recreational facilities and public buildings. It also caused major damage to 28 residences in the area and minor damage to 81 more homes. In Fruitland, population about 1,000, it wiped out 29 homes. Everybody is still in shock, but they are doing cleanup work and what needs to be done. This is so devastating in these small communities that it takes them awhile to recover.