July 8, 2026

Extremely hot weather is creeping back into Iowa’s forecast for early next week, but the more immediate threat is the possibility of severe storms this afternoon. Meteorologist Ashley Bury, at the National Weather Service, says the highest risk is to parts of western, north-central and northeastern Iowa. “We’re going to see increasing chances for showers […] View Full Story

Rain dampened many Independence Day celebrations and now some Iowans have sacks full of unused firecrackers and other things that go boom in the night. Fire safety expert Ryan Lock says taking a few precautions now can help prevent problems later, and it starts with properly storing any leftover fireworks. “And then away from any […] View Full Story

At least eight Iowa counties now have data center moratoriums in place. Linn County’s Board of Supervisors is the latest to enact one, for unincorporated areas of the county, and it will last for 18 months. Jenny Kellison of Fairfax is among those who called on county officials to press pause.  “It is an opportunity […] View Full Story

An Iowa State University chemist who studies the composition and structure of Planet Earth says companies searching for pools of hydrogen under Iowa’s surface have to answer a basic question. ISU professor Elizabeth Swanner says iron-rich rocks and hot groundwater produce a chemical reaction that releases hydrogen underground. “Our understanding at the moment is that […] View Full Story