Extreme Weather
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The wildest April weather Iowa has ever had
Iowa’s April weather can turn extreme fast. From historic blizzards to record tornado outbreaks, discover the wildest April storms in Hawkeye State history.
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Iowa is in Tornado Alley: Get prepared for tornado season with these tips
Iowa is particularly prone to tornadoes and sits within Tornado Alley. Prepare yourself for tornado season in the Hawkeye State with these practical tips.
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7 ways to combat cabin fever during an Iowa winter
Feeling restless this winter? From tropical escapes to trivia nights, here are the best ways to beat the winter blues in Iowa this season.
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6 Iowa waterfalls that are even more stunning in winter
Discover the natural beauty of winter waterfalls across Iowa. Find locations, hike details, and essential safety tips for winter exploration in this guide.
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Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines
Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.
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10 extreme Iowa weather events that were caught on tape
From historic floods to destructive tornadoes, discover extreme Iowa weather events that were caught on tape (and watch the footage for yourself).
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‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ How to stay cool in Iowa summers
As temperatures continue to rise in Iowa, here are some things you can do to stay safe in the heat this summer: What is the WBGT? Understanding the WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and how it differs from the heat index can help you make the right decisions regarding staying outside in extreme heat. The National…
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Rep. Nunn says disaster aid should be conditional for California
Strings for thee, but not for me. The deadly Los Angeles blazes have upended lives and destroyed thousands of acres. To the calls for federal aid, US Rep. Zach Nunn of Iowa went on TV saying he wants to make disaster aid conditional. This less than a year after the Biden Administration extended unconditional aid…
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A paywall for tornado warnings? That could happen under Project 2025
Right-wing plans for a second Trump administration would put vital, life-saving weather warnings behind paywalls and weaken the agencies who send them out in the first place.
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Reynolds encourages D-SNAP despite cutting SNAP
The governor’s comments encouraging emergency food assistance after disasters, or D-SNAP, comes despite a history of blocking and cutting state supplemental programs for Iowans in need. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as D-SNAP, is now available to Iowans in four counties impacted by the flooding that began on June 16. Despite previously…
