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		<title>Picture</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 23:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Reis N0VPR</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[They are children of Doug Welsch KAØMHJ. Ruthie and Rick Welsch KDØRDS. We have permission to post these photos. Ruthie and Rick attended the Creston Storm Spotter Training this year and have really gotten the bug. These pictures were taken at the May Creston Amateur Radio club meeting.]]></description>
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		<title>Video: How dual-pol radar provided early warning of Leap Day Branson tornado</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NWS Des Moines is slated to receive dual-polarization technology this September.]]></description>
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		<title>February 28: Annual MISA business meeting and spotter training</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The annual Mid-Iowa Skywarn Association business meeting will be held tonight, February 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m., located in the third floor recital hall of Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll, in Des Moines. Everyone is welcome. The business meeting will be followed at 7 p.m. by the first Polk County storm spotter training, presented [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring training is here!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 NWS Des Moines spotter training season is kicking off tonight with this year&#8217;s first session being presented in New Market, located in Taylor County, the far southwestern corner of NWS Des Moines&#8217; service area. Tonight&#8217;s training will be followed on February 28 by presentations in Des Moines and Toledo. The Des Moines session [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is dual-polarization radar?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<title>Tom Reis N0VPR honored at National Weather Service</title>
		<link>http://www.midiowaskywarn.com/2012/02/tom-reis-n0vpr-honored-at-national-weather-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A special recognition was held at the NWS &#8211; Des Moines on Feb. 7. Nationwide amateur radio operators practice their volunteer service, provide equipment and attend severe weather spotter training. The Mid-Iowa Skywarn Association, Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association members, annually host severe weather spotter training classes and actively contribute to the NWS mission of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Send us your winter storm reports!</title>
		<link>http://www.midiowaskywarn.com/2012/02/send-us-your-winter-storm-reports/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Storm spotting isn&#8217;t just a spring and summer activity! The National Weather Service would appreciate any reports of snow/ice/freezing rain accumulation, visibility, and other reports that would be of interest to NWS staff. How can I transmit my winter storm reports? Amateur radio: While Mid-Iowa Skywarn nets aren&#8217;t typically formally activated, many NWS meteorologists in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DMRAA offering entry-level ham radio course</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to use amateur radio when storm spotting, but didn&#8217;t know where to start? The Des Moines Radio Amateurs&#8217; Association (DMRAA) is offering an entry-level course where you will earn your technician amateur radio license just in time for storm season. Details: The Des Moines Radio Amateurs&#8217; Association is pleased to continue [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spotter training schedule posted for 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Weather Service has released their spotter talk schedule on their website for 2012. Please keep in mind that some events have not yet announced a location, and dates/locations for more spotter talks may be added in the future, so keep an eye on the schedule as we move closer. Each of the 51 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ever wondered what it&#8217;s like to pull the trigger on a storm warning?</title>
		<link>http://www.midiowaskywarn.com/2011/12/ever-wondered-what-its-like-to-pull-the-trigger-on-a-storm-warning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.midiowaskywarn.com/2011/12/ever-wondered-what-its-like-to-pull-the-trigger-on-a-storm-warning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Sanders K0KDS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now you don&#8217;t have to wonder. The Peachtree City, Georgia NWS office has created a warning decision simulator called HotSeat, and it&#8217;s based on actual severe weather events. One of the scenarios included is the Woodward/Stratford tornado from November 2005. The purpose of the simulation is for users to use their best judgement in issuing [...]]]></description>
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