Iowa
Iowa DNR reports of improved drought conditions in recent update
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa DNR stated drought conditions have slightly improved in a recent Water Summary Update.
According to the Iowa DNR, drought conditions have improved due to increased rain at the end of June.
Dry conditions have improved for most of the state. Western and southern areas continue to be under a drought watch.
Southern areas are expected to see less rainfall in July. Higher temperatures are predicted through Iowa in July.
“Longer-term moisture deficits mean Western and Southern Iowa are under a drought watch. The latest seasonal outlooks indicate potential for drought removal in those areas of the state, though southwestern Iowa has a higher chance of less rain in July,” said Jessica Reese McIntyre, DNR Environmental Specialist.
Due to increased temperatures in July, an increased risk for widespread drought will occur if there is a lower amount of rain.
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MANCHESTER, Iowa — The state of Iowa lost a titan of the prep coaching world this week. Former Kee High School baseball coach Gene Schultz died on Monday at the age of 80.
Schultz spent 45 seasons as the baseball coach at Kee, helping turn the program into an Iowa dynasty. He won 9 State championships (not counting 2 fall titles, which the IHSAA doesn’t recognize in the record books), and took the Hawks to 19 State tournaments, which is also the most in Iowa history.
His 1,754 wins are not only the most in Iowa history, but the most of any high school baseball coach in the country.
AMES, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa State women’s basketball team was outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter, falling behind and losing to Oklahoma State 88-77.
The Cyclones celebrated their lone senior, Sydney Harris, who had 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from behind the arc.
Jada Williams and Audi Crooks each tallied 19 points to lead the Cyclones.
Iowa State drops to 21-8 on the season, 9-8 in Big 12 play.
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