There’s no sign in Iowa yet of a destructive insect that can devastate all sorts of plants, trees and crops, but the spotted lanternfly is confirmed this summer in northern Illinois near Chicago. Boone entomologist Ginny Mitchell says homeowners, gardeners, farmers and grape growers need to take note and be vigilant for this flying pest. […]
Number of Iowa tornadoes below average in 2025
The National Weather Service’s summary for 2025 shows the number of confirmed tornadoes in Iowa was below average in 2025. NWS
