(Des Moines, IA) – Canadian wildfire smoke is fouling the air for sensitive groups in Iowa early this week. Those who are unusually sensitive to it are advised to reduce outdoor activity for at least most of today. The EPA’s smoke map for the region shows moderate impacts in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Davenport.
Sensitive Groups Urged to Avoid Outdoor Activity Due to Smoke
By Western Iowa Today
Aug 7, 2023 | 4:02 PM

LOCAL NEWS
Updated: (7:34 p.m.) Motorcycle Rider Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Atlantic
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LOCAL SPORTS
Drake Relays: Accepted High School Entries
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Friday's High School Drake Relays Final Results
(Des Moines, IA) -- Here are the final results of the high school events Friday at the Drake Relays. Listen to Ada Hansen of CAM after the 100 Hurdles finals and Collin Harder of AHSTW after the 800....
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