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Dangerous Heat in Western Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is preparing for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures and humidity levels expected to reach dangerous levels. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory, urging residents to take necessary precautions. According to the National Weather Service,...
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
July Heat and Humidity Holding Through Week
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Hot and humid is the storyline and we enter the final days of July. Dew points in the mid 70s, highs in the 90s, heat index values near 100 degrees will be a common occurrence out the door for the week. For tonight, look for increasing cloud cover, along with shower and thunderstorm activity through the overnight hours. Most of this activity will reside in our northern counties, with threats including frequent lightning, and an isolated chance for gusty winds and localized hail. Areas that do see rain will likely see heavy downpours.
Will test scores rise if phones aren't in schools? Ankeny considering a districtwide ban
The Ankeny Community School District wants to push its student test scores higher, while improving student wellness and helping teachers do their jobs, and thinks banning phones in schools may help. Officials are seeking parent, student and community feedback as they ponder whether to prohibit cellphones during instructional hours. Phones would need to...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture – making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur. Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems and installing new tile...
Close Up: What's next for Democrats after Biden's withdrawal; Iowa's new abortion law takes effect
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week'sClose Up, President Joe Biden delivered an Oval Office address Wednesday, days after dropping his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris has secured enough delegate endorsements from Democrats to become the party's presumptive presidential nominee. That includes Iowa's delegation...