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An ice storm warning is now in effect and severe weather conditions are impacting travel in Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s department and the Marion County Roads department report that roadways in the area are up to 100% ice covered and extremely slick. Sheriff Ron Goemaat is discouraging travel at this time. T-15 east of Knoxville at Godfrey is now open, but please drive slowly in the area. Again, Sheriff Ron Goemaat is not recommending travel at this time. The Iowa Department of Transportation reports that driving conditions on all routes to Des Moines from Knoxville, Pleasantville and Monroe are extremely difficult. If you must travel, please take extra time to get to your destination, leave plenty of room behind the vehicle in front of you, and give our first responders and road crews plenty of room to work.