Iowa’s now endured 182 straight weeks of drought
Jan 04, 2024
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) The final tallies are in, and state climatologist Justin Glisan says 2023 is going down as one of Iowa’s warmest and driest years in more than 150 years of record…
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Drought conditions continue during record streak
Dec 22, 2023
DES MOINES - The current drought is the longest in Iowa since the 1950s, with abnormally dry and drought conditions extending into the 188th week in a row, according to the latest data available. Following…
How to care for your trees during an Iowa winter
Dec 21, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Today marks the arrival of winter, and soon enough, we’ll be dealing with big piles of snow. Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture specialist at the Iowa State University Extension, says…
With shotgun seasons over, deer hunting shifts to late season mode
Dec 20, 2023
DES MOINES -- With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery…
Be sure to check conditions before venturing onto the ice
Dec 19, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Temperatures are expected to be above normal the rest of this week in what has already been an up-and-down cycle in Iowa. The wide range of temperatures can impact the…
Gas expected to be at or below last year’s holiday price
Dec 18, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) AAA reports the average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the state dropped five cents in the last week and sits at $2.82 cents a gallon. AAA Iowa…
Iowa Lottery sales trending toward another record 5 months into fiscal year
Dec 15, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Lottery is on a pace to surpass the record for sales set last year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn detailed the numbers through November today for the Lottery Board.…
Panel that sets tax revenue forecast sees ‘organic growth’ in Iowa economy
Dec 14, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Members of the panel that predicts state tax revenue say recession fears are receding and, while total receipts are down slightly, that’s due to previously approved tax cuts. The…
Governor calls Satanic Temple display in Iowa Capitol objectionable
Dec 13, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds says a display from the Satanic Temple of Iowa will stay in the Capitol in Des Moines this month, but she’s asking Iowans to join her…
Christmas expected to keep up trend of record holiday travel numbers
Dec 12, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The final holiday of the year is projected to follow the pattern of others when it comes to the number of people expected to hit the roadways and airports. AAA…