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Calm Overnight, Scattered Storms for the 4th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We start the fourth of July dry, but we’re monitoring scattered storms and a severe threat for the afternoon . Overnight we enjoy some quiet weather. Lows tonight fall into the middle and upper 60s with light winds out of the south. Your First...
It's not the Fourth of July without Iowa sweet corn. Here's where to find it this week.
If you’re anything like the viral “Corn Kid,” then you can’t imagine a more beautiful thing than Iowa sweet corn. Luckily for you, at least three Iowa corn sellers in the Des Moines metro and some Fareway stores say local sweet corn is available now or will be available by the weekend. Most...
Iowa county not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or seeking approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
Sweaty city and state officials loaded donated air conditioners onto trucks in a St. Louis warehouse, passing the heavy boxes down the line. On this day, the thermometer soared to 103, the hottest temperature ever recorded on June 25 in the city. The 800 cooling units were headed to low-income...
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Iowa’s New THC Regulations
On Monday, July 1st at midnight, a new law went into effect, causing some restaurants, bars, and distributors to panic. It's a new state law focused on the use and sale of tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. The new law (HF 2605) does not outright ban THC in products like...
How much rain caused flooding in central Iowa Tuesday night
DES MOINES, Iowa – Several inches of rain fell across parts of Iowa Tuesday, causing flooding in locations like Pella, Indianola, and in parts of Mahaska County. Automated weather stations in Knoxville and Centerville picked up over 2″ of rain. Oskaloosa received just under an inch, and Hampton, Marshalltown, Ankeny, Algona, and Creston all saw […]
Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa
Food, music and fireworks will all be in abundance on Thursday across Iowa as part of July 4th celebrations. Notable events for the holiday include firework shows, parades and a three-day jazz festival. Due to flooding along the Mississippi River, many planned Fourth of July events near the river have been canceled or postponed like […] The post Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
How accurate is the forecast in Iowa? New data shows how far out you can trust the temps.
A true Iowan knows the forecast is always on the edge of change. But why exactly is it so difficult to accurately predict the weather in the Midwest?. The Washington Post analyzed government data to examine the accuracy of the National Weather Service's official high-temperature forecast. The NWS forecast is used across the country to trigger emergency alert systems.
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