Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa
Jul 12, 2024
DES MOINES – Some areas of northwest Iowa received more than half a year's worth of rain during the final week of June, leading to significant flooding conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.…
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