Crop Report: Iowa Corn and Soybean Conditions Remain Strong Despite Dry Week
Dry conditions continued across northwest Iowa and much of the state last week as Iowa’s corn and soybean crops moved closer to harvest while remaining predominantly in good-to-excellent condition. Most […]
Northwest Iowa Misses Drought Relief Despite Wet Week Statewide
Much of Iowa received more than twice its normal rainfall during the latest reporting week, but western and Northwest Iowa did not receive enough moisture to improve drought conditions. The […]
Strong Iowa Crop Ratings Continue as Northwest Misses Heavier Rain
Iowa’s corn and soybean crops remain in mostly strong condition, but much of Northwest Iowa missed the heavier rainfall that fell elsewhere during the latest reporting week. The USDA’s Iowa […]
Heat, Humidity, and Storm Chances Move into Northwest Iowa
(KIWA Radio) – Northwest Iowa is no stranger to temperature extremes. Our winters can bring bitter cold and dangerous wind chills, while the summer months often deliver stretches of intense […]
Northwest Iowa Still Battling Dry Conditions as Drought Map Expands
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows dry conditions expanded in Iowa in the last week of May. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says while things expanded overall, we did […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week Takes Place Across Iowa This Week
Iowa is observing Severe Weather Awareness Week from Monday, March 23rd, through Friday, March 27th, as state and local agencies encourage residents to review safety plans ahead of the spring […]