A wide-range of temperatures across the Heartland; showers ending in the E. Corn belt
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather has returned west of the Mississippi River. Meanwhile, showers linger across the eastern Corn Belt. Midwestern temperatures remain favorable for reproductive to filling corn […]
No major Iowa outbreaks but COVID-19 numbers are slowly rising this summer
While some states are reporting a tremendous summer surge in COVID-19 cases, the numbers are slowly rising in Iowa and are still considered moderate. Megan Meller, an infection preventionist at […]
A cool-off for much of the Heartland; heat builds to the west & south; ample rainfall opportunities
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along and near the Canadian border from northeastern Montana to northern […]
Back-to-school shoppers get boost from Iowa’s sales tax holiday
Iowa retailers that sell clothing, shoes, or both will likely be significantly busier over the next two days, as this is the state’s annual sales tax-free weekend. John Fuller, spokesman […]
Iowa man’s eggplant is world record size
A southern Iowa man has grown a piece of fruit that’s destined to set a world record. A state official has verified that Dave Bennett of Davis County grew an […]
Union leader raises concerns about Iowa prison staff pay
The leader of the union that represents state prison employees says higher pay for new prison workers is a good start, but the state should offer incentives to keep veteran […]
Brownfield Ag Weather Today
An early-August heat wave will grip much of country for the next several days, although the Midwest and Northeast will be spared from significantly elevated temperatures. In fact, temperatures will […]