DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Forecasters are predicting several inches of snow to fall across southern Iowa, creating hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service says a winter storm warning will be in effect between 9 a.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday. Meteorologist Roger Vachalek says officials predict between 5 and 8 inches of snow, especially in areas closest to the Missouri state line.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — State officials say the destructive emerald ash borer has been found in a sixth location in Iowa. The finding in Waterloo means a statewide quarantine restricting the transfer of some wood materials out of the state will be issued Tuesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa Senate subcommittee has approved extra money to help low-income families pay their utility bills. The proposal would appropriate $2 million to Iowa’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The legislation comes amid a propane shortage and resulting price spike.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Years after a 2008 flood exposed flaws in emergency communications, first responders in Iowa’s second-largest county are using a new radio system to talk to each other. Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner says his office and police departments in Hiawatha, Mount Vernon, Lisbon and Robins started using the new digital system Monday. Marion started using it last week, and Cedar Rapids is scheduled to make the switch Feb. 11.