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Iowa faces a dangerous triple threat this week as a record-breaking heat dome, toxic wildfire smoke, and severe storms all converge on the state. The National Weather Service warns of heat indices above 100 degrees and unhealthy air quality.
As Iowa braces for a heat wave, 14 state beaches are now unsafe for swimming due to high E. coli and algae levels. Find out which spots to avoid this weekend.
Scott County supervisors are intervening in state proceedings to block a $400 million natural gas plant on prime Iowa farmland, citing environmental and agricultural concerns.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering Endangered Species Act protections for the plains spotted skunk, a quirky creature found in Iowa that performs a handstand dance to scare off predators.
A powerful heat dome is bringing dangerous 'steam-cooker' conditions to Iowa and the Midwest, with heat index values expected to feel as high as 115 degrees. Officials urge residents to take precautions.
Fort Leonard Wood's no-mow zones balance military readiness with conservation, offering a model for Iowa's agricultural and environmental communities.
Iowa volunteers conducted nearly 500 bumble bee surveys in 2025, more than tripling participation. The DNR is hosting free field training events in July to recruit more citizen scientists.
Iowa farmers are dealing with severe flooding and a heat dome that has pushed corn development behind schedule, while soybean planting surges ahead. The state climatologist reports parts of Iowa received more than two months' worth of rain in 36 hours.
Record heat and severe storms disrupt Fourth of July in Iowa, with at least 25 deaths linked to the heat wave nationwide. Power outages and safety warnings follow.
Central Iowa Water Works lifted its mandatory residential lawn watering ban on July 1, 2026, less than a month after imposing it. The utility shifted back to voluntary conservation measures, crediting central Iowans for stepping up to stabilize the region's water supply without the need for prolonged, heavy-handed government mandates.</p><p>The move to Stage II voluntary measures
Millions of Iowans are under an extreme heat warning as dangerous temperatures and humidity bake the Midwest. The National Weather Service warns that conditions could cause heat-related illnesses, with intense heat expected to linger through the Fourth of July.
A rare June Winter Storm Warning has been issued for parts of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, with up to 16 inches of snow expected just days before July 4th. The storm threatens travelers heading to Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Teton national parks.
A rare June Winter Storm Warning has been issued for parts of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, with up to 16 inches of snow expected just days before the Fourth of July holiday.
A July 4 heat dome is set to bring dangerous temperatures to Iowa and the Midwest. Here is how to stay safe during America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
A heat dome threatens to push Iowa temperatures into the high 90s and low 100s over the July 4 holiday, creating health risks during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announces new cover crop incentives as part of a $319 million water quality package to reduce nutrient runoff and protect rivers.
Feral hogs cause $3 billion in agricultural damage annually across the US. Thanks to early action, Iowa has avoided the crisis. Learn how the state stays ahead.
A massive storm system brought damaging winds to Iowa on Wednesday, part of a broader weather pattern that spawned destructive tornadoes across the Midwest and dumped life-threatening rain on the Gulf Coast.
With severe windstorms like derechos threatening the Midwest, Iowa homeowners must rely on individual preparedness. Learn how to secure your home and family.