DES MOINES, Iowa —

Iowa saw more than 200 crashes on state highways from Dec. 27 through Dec. 30 as a powerful round of snow and ice created dangerous travel conditions across the state, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Eight of those crashes involved snowplows.

The wave of wrecks came as crews worked long hours to clear roads following heavy snowfall that dumped almost 11 inches in Des Moines. Des Moines Public Works said Monday it has now finished plowing residential streets.

Tow truck drivers have also been busy responding to stranded motorists. Andy Deboard of Perry’s Service & Towing said calls spiked immediately after the tow ban lifted Sunday.

“Opened at 7. Phone started ringing. I had three calls within the first 15 seconds,” Deboard said.

He said the comb

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