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Waukee schools dismiss early following power Wednesday power outage

4,276 customers were without power as of 1:50 p.m., according to MidAmerican Energy.

Editor's note: The above video originally aired on Aug. 17, 2020

Thousands were without power in Waukee after multiple outages were reported Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Warrior Lane and W Hickman Road.

According to MidAmerican Energy's online Outage Map, 4,276 customers were without power as of 1:50 p.m.

"If you encounter an intersection with dark traffic signals, proceed as if it is a four-way stop," the city said in an advisory. "The intersections of Florence and L.A. Grant Parkway and University and L.A. Grant Parkway are currently dark."

2:31 P.M. UPDATE

The Waukee Community School District has announced that sixth through 12th graders will be dismissed at 2 p.m. Wednesday and elementary students at 3 p.m.

Buses are expected to run close to their normal schedule.

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