According to the most recent drought monitor issued on February 12, most of southeast Iowa and the western counties in ...

On Monday, three new burn bans went into effect, bringing the total number of affected counties in Iowa to ten. The three new ...

Dry conditions have continued to creep back in parts of Iowa after the state was declared drought-free in August. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions ...

After a snowy November, the QCA hasn't seen much snow. That could cause major problems this spring and into the rest of 2026.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Despite having a wetter-than-average July due to more rainfall, Iowa’s dry autumn conditions have let ...

For the first time in over a year, Iowa is drought-free thanks to record-setting rainfall totals in July and persistent showers so far in August. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state ...

After a snowy start, snowfall is running below average for the season ...

The continued rains created another improvement in this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor report, with 88% of the state now showing no drought conditions. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre keeps track of the ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - While some areas of the state saw a drier-than-normal August, Northwest Iowa’s drought conditions were normal. According to KTIV’s Weather Team, Sioux City saw 4.01 inches of ...

WE’LL LOOK FORWARD TO THAT REPORT. LET’S GO AHEAD AND TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW. NOT WHAT IT’S LIKE CURRENTLY, BUT THE FACT THAT ALL THE RAIN IS ACTUALLY HELPING THE DROUGHT SITUATION IN OUR ...

After being completely drought-free in August for the first time in over a year, half of Iowa is now experiencing drought or abnormal dryness just over a week into October. The U.S. Drought Monitor ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa DNR stated drought conditions have slightly improved in a recent Water Summary Update. According to the Iowa DNR, drought conditions have improved due to increased ...