The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration helped residents map temperatures in the Corridor during one of the hottest days of the summer last year. The results are out.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration helped residents map temperatures in the Corridor during one of the hottest days of the summer last year. The results are out.
Across the state, ranchers have reported tight or insufficient feed levels following 2023’s low hay yields and poor hay quality. Many have had to buy more hay to supplement their own stocks, with above-normal hay prices cutting into their bottom lines. Non-feed costs are also creeping higher.
When there’s a snowstorm, how do cities decide which streets to plow first? Curious Iowa looks at how two Eastern Iowa cities of different sizes — Cedar Rapids and Central City — approach snow removal.
Several winter storms have barreled through the Midwest since the start of the year, bringing deep snow and bitter cold. It comes on the heels of several years of drought that has left parts of the Mississippi River basin with rainfall deficits of a foot-plus. As the snowpack grows and melts, it could help restore parched stream flows — but also carries the risk of flooding downstream.
Many of those who think their cars won't charge are new to EVs and don't know how to “precondition” their batteries, said Bruce Westlake, who has two Teslas.
It was the 22nd driest year and 10th warmest year on record, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
East-west route was ‘impassable’ after last weekend’s blizzard
Above-normal temperatures predicted next week, when snow should melt.
Armed with just an ice scraper and warm memories of their trip to Hawaii, Josh Figg and Bryant Duffy had to dig their SUV out of three feet of snow Saturday at The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Even as “dangerously cold temperatures” have pushed all three of Iowa’s public universities
Blizzard conditions will reach Eastern Iowa by Friday evening, when whiteout conditions may obscure roadways. Arctic cold will follow.
Areas in Eastern Iowa could see up to a foot of additional snowfall, along with strong winds that could prompt a blizzard warning
National Weather Service issued winter storm watch Wednesday afternoon. Snow totals could reach up to 8 inches in Eastern Iowa, accompanied with gusty winds
Based on volunteer observer data, snowfall was likely the highest Cedar Rapids has seen since at least 2009. Some roads remain hazardous
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