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Iowa DNR Issues New Drought Watches for Western Regions Amid Persistent Dryness

6 Aug 2026 12:42 p.m. · Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa DNR has issued new drought watches for southwestern Iowa, with existing dry conditions persisting in the northwest. Uneven rainfall and above-normal temperatures marked July, and drought is expected to continue, while air quality permits are open for public review.

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