Summer rain has been a frequent occurrence and continues to put a dent in drought conditions in the state, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Cumulatively the drought map is showing signs of less stress in Plains each week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

(Des Moines) -- Recent rains have washed out nearly all abnormally dry conditions in Iowa.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor issued July 24 saw improvement in drought-related conditions across areas of the Southeast, ...

Central and southwestern Iowa, in particular, continue to benefit from regular rainfall. Western Iowa, which has had the most persistent drought conditions, had significant improvements this week.

Drought conditions across Iowa (KCRG) Dry conditions have improved for most of the state. Western and southern areas continue to be under a drought watch.

The latest drought monitor update from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

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