(Des Moines) Iowa’s drought conditions are improving slightly. This week’s National Drought Monitor Map shows 80 percent of the state in drought or abnormally dry conditions–down from 83 percent last week. The driest part of Iowa continues to be the northwest corner of the state, with severe, extreme, and exceptional drought conditions. This week’s map does not consider any rain or snow that fell after Tuesday.
Iowa Drought Conditions Improve Slightly
Feb 19, 2023 | 4:42 AM
Story Content (c) 2026 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved.
LOCAL NEWS
Updated: One Person Hurt in 2 Vehicle Crash in Atlantic
(Atlantic) An Atlantic Man suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon. The Atlantic Police Department tells KSOM/KS95 News the accident happened just after 1:00 p.m...
6h ago
Iowa Has Confirmed Case Of Cyclosporiasis
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is now confirmed with one case of cyclosporiasis, with the nationwide total just under two thousand. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Iowa's case wa...
Jul 10, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
Thursday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Class 3A Regional Quarterfinals Region 5 Van Meter 10, Kuemper Catholic 1 OABCIG 5, Greene County 4 Atlantic 5, Cherokee 2 Orange City Unity Unity Christian 4, Hull Western Christian 3 Region 1 Willia...
Jul 10, 2026
Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Schedule
Saturday, July 11 Class 3A Regional Semifinals Region 5 Orange City Unity Christian (22-2) at #8 Atlantic (32-6); Coverage on KS 95.7 FM OABCIG (15-5) at #6 Van Meter (30-6) Region 1 Benton (15-20) at...
Jul 11, 2026
