Fire causes extensive damage to Iowa City church on American Legion Road early Saturday

Joseph Cress, Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa City and West Branch fire departments worked early Saturday as a fire engulfed a church on American Legion Road.

According to the Iowa City police activity log, firefighters responded to the call at 4:23 a.m.

A strong storm that caused flash flood warnings and produced lightning moved through the region overnight.

Iowa City Church of Christ is a non-denominational Christian church located at 4643 American Legion Road in Johnson County on the east side of Iowa City.

Extensive damage is seen as Iowa City and West Branch fire departments respond to a fire that destroyed a church Saturday at 4643 American Legion Road in Iowa City.
Extensive damage is seen as Iowa City and West Branch fire departments respond to a fire that destroyed a church Saturday at 4643 American Legion Road in Iowa City.

State Fire Marshal Ron Humphrey, special agent in charge, said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The church shared an update to its Facebook page Saturday morning that it plans to meet for a prayer service Sunday at 10 a.m. in the parking lot or nearby at the Legacy Retirement Community.

"Please be praying for our church," the post read.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

Joseph Cress is a photojournalist for the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Follow him on Twitter at @josephwcress.

This article originally appeared on Iowa City Press-Citizen: Iowa City church on American Legion Road destroyed in fire