A new map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly half of Iowa is considered abnormally dry, while parts of three counties are now in moderate drought. Earlier this week, the state climatologist said Iowa’s in a snow drought, as January snowfall was about six inches below normal. While months of dry weather triggered a […]
Several Iowa projects receive funding from U.S.D.A. Rural Development
The U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development Agency has approved grants for several Iowa projects. Iowa director Mike Sexton says $1.4 million
