Map of counties ISU research identified as "legal deserts." (Graphic courtesy of David Peters/Iowa State University.) Researchers at Iowa State University have classified 18 of Iowa’s 99 counties as ...

With the summer kicking off and temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions remain steady or will a drop in rainfall lead to worsening conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map tracks ...

Summer is nearly in full swing in Iowa, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees for the first time this year on June 11. With temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions worsen? As of Thursday, ...

Rainfall has helped lift some of Iowa out of drought conditions. While central Iowa hasn't seen quite as much rain, northern Iowa received anywhere from 1 to 2 inches from June 16 to June 17. So, what ...