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Iowa sees cooler temperatures, but still above normal
Temperatures are going to be above normal again today but not near the 60's we saw across parts of...
Number of Iowa tornadoes below average in 2025
The National Weather Service's summary for 2025 shows the number of confirmed tornadoes in Iowa...
Only three Iowa counties are in drought, but almost half are very dry
A new map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly half of Iowa is considered abnormally dry,...
Ever heard of a snow drought? Iowa’s apparently in one now
Iowa's in the midst of a what's called a snow drought, according to the state climatologist. While...
Iowa power line workers help Louisiana recover from ice storm
Utility crews from Iowa are helping restore the power after the recent winter storm left more than...
Tips to keep Iowa motorists alive should they end up in a snowy ditch
With wicked winter weather pushing wind chills as low as 40-below zero this morning, Iowans are...
More wicked winter weather for Iowa, as wind chills may hit -40
For the second straight day, forecasters say Iowa's northern half will be hit with a winter storm...
Forecast calls for more snow, extreme cold for Iowa
Much of Iowa's northern half may see flurries fly this afternoon and tonight, though forecasters...
Iowa’s dangerous wind chills may reach 30-below
A Cold Weather Advisory is posted for most of the state through noon today, as National Weather...
Iowans with a weather phobia might benefit from free webinar
It's not just kids who are afraid of thunderstorms, but many adults are petrified of various...
Iowa motorists are warned to prep for snow squalls today
A storm front is moving across Iowa which forecasters say will bring hazardous travel conditions...
UI risk expert: Iowans need to make their houses more resilient
While 2025 wasn't an especially terrible year for natural disasters in Iowa, a new report finds it...
Spencer, Iowa app includes flood predictions, weather alerts
Well over 450 Spencer residents have downloaded a new smart phone app designed to provide a...
Iowa blizzard closes Interstate 35 from Ames to Clear Lake
A cold front blew into Iowa Sunday bringing blizzard conditions that closed down Interstate 35...
Last resident moves out of FEMA trailers set up in Spencer after historic ’24 flood
Some of the temporary trailers FEMA set up in Spencer to house people who were flooded out of...
Iowans who want a white Christmas will have to drive to Minnesota
Christmas is now a week away and with temperatures in the 40s and even near 50 across much of the...
Warmer weather will likely melt Iowa’s snow before Christmas arrives
Iowans who are dreaming of a white Christmas will likely have to settle for brown and faded green....
Rock Valley adjusting FEMA request to buy 150 flooded homes
State officials should be done by next week with their analysis of a northwest Iowa city's...
Traffic is flowing on re-opened I-80 after snowy series of weekend pile-ups
Bitter cold and a third straight Saturday of heavy snow snarled traffic and fouled many Iowans'...
Iowa’s ice anglers welcome the weekend’s frigid forecast
When the forecast calls for wind chills of 30-below, many Iowans will shudder, but others will...
Weekend snowstorm could bring Iowa wind chills of 30-below
For the third straight Saturday, more snow is in the statewide forecast, along with what could be...
Near-hurricane force winds today, more snow for Iowa tomorrow
The High Wind Warning has expired as strong gusts continue blasting across Iowa, though they're...
Iowa forecast calls for warmer temps, then blowing snow
Temperatures are going to warm up today, and enjoy it, because it won't last long. National...
New Iowa heating assistance dollars expected at the end of the month
Applications are still being taken for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP....
Iowa conditions set up for good first deer gun season
The first of two Iowa gun seasons for deer opens Saturday. DNR state deer biologist Jace Elliott...
More snow is coming and Iowans need to yield for snowplows
Another weekend, another snowstorm. Iowans are bracing for moderate to heavy snowfall for the...
Penguin walking could help Iowans avoid nasty falls
It may sound silly and look ridiculous, but experts say Iowans should consider walking like...
Iowans need to brace for wind chills of 20-below tomorrow
What one forecaster is calling an "arctic blast" is headed for Iowa tonight that'll mean...
Feenstra to meet with FEMA to press for Iowa flood aid
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says after flooding hit communities in his district in...