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Wednesday’s scattered storms will give way to extreme heat for the weekend

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July 10, 2024

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Wednesday’s scattered storms will give way to extreme heat for the weekend

You may see scattered storms on Wednesday, but sunshine and warm temperatures are returning for the end of the week.

When will temperatures start to rise in Iowa?

Storm systems will begin to depart Iowa on Thursday morning, allowing some sunshine to come in, the National Weather Service’s Des Moines office wrote posted on social media.

Temperatures will begin to rise on Thursday, with highs across the state varying from 81 to 86 degrees, and 83 to 88 degrees on Friday. NWS warned outdoor conditions may be uncomfortable, as humidity will be high as well.

What’s the weekend heat index forecast in Des Moines?

The heat will push the heat index back into the 100s across Iowa through the weekend.

In Des Moines, the heat index forecast is 92 degrees on Friday, 99 on Saturday and as high as 104 degrees on Sunday.

Most of Iowa is expected to see a heat index in the high 90s to low triple digits throughout the weekend as temperatures rise.

How to stay safe during extreme heat in Iowa

The National Weather Service says that excessive heat can be taxing to the body and cause various heat-related illnesses. Here are tips from NWS on how to stay safe during a heat wave:

Outdoor Activities

Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Those particularly vulnerable to heat such as children, infants, older adults, those with chronic medical conditions and those pregnant should stay in the coolest available place.
Dress for summer. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
Minimize direct exposure to the sun. Sunburn reduces your body’s ability to dissipate heat.

Eating and Drinking

Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads. If you pack food, put it in a cooler or carry an ice pack. Don’t leave it sitting in the sun. Meats and dairy products can spoil quickly in hot weather.
Drink plenty of water, non-alcoholic and decaffeinated fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Cooling Down

Use air conditioners or spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries.
Use portable fans to exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air.
Do not direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself when room temperature is hotter than 90°F. The dry blowing air will dehydrate you faster, endangering your health.
Take a cool bath or shower.

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

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Reynolds orders flags lowered for funeral of Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett

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June 19, 2026

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Reynolds orders flags lowered for funeral of Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett

DES Moines, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Saturday in honor of state Sen. Julian Garrett, who died June 8 at the age of 85.

Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset June 20, the day of Garrett’s funeral, on the Iowa Capitol Building and across the Capitol Complex. The order also applies to all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.

Garrett served 16 years in the Iowa Legislature, first representing House District 55 from 2011 to 2013 before serving in the Iowa Senate through the 2026 legislative session.

In addition to his legislative service, Garrett was a farmer, attorney and former employee of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

“Sen. Garrett was a friend who served our state with integrity — whether as a cattle producer, a Little League coach, an attorney in the executive branch, or a legislator,” Reynolds said in a statement. “For 15 years, we worked together to unleash opportunities for the Iowans we served, and his impact will be felt for generations to come.”

Reynolds is encouraging individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government entities to lower their flags to half-staff during the same time period as a sign of respect.

Garrett represented southwest Iowa in the Legislature and was known for his work on judiciary and agriculture-related issues during his tenure at the Statehouse.

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Iowa man injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-35 near Albert Lea

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June 19, 2026

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Iowa man injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-35 near Albert Lea

An Iowa man was injured Thursday afternoon after three vehicles traveling northbound on Interstate 35 collided near Albert Lea.

Thomas Gene Anderson, 34, of Winnebago, Iowa, was taken by Mayo Ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea for non-life threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Anderson was listed as the driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

The report states the Blazer and a 2020 Nissan Rogue, driven by Brenda Sue Bangs, 52, of Glenville, and a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Lisa Ann Bettin, 64, of Altoona, Iowa, were all northbound on I-35 near milepost 10 when the vehicles collided at 3:49 p.m.

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Iowa High School Baseball Stats: Leaders On The Diamond This Summer

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June 18, 2026

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Iowa High School Baseball Stats: Leaders On The Diamond This Summer

As we work through the month of June, things are starting to heat up on the diamond around Iowa high school baseball.

With the start of postseason play just around the corner in July, teams are working to get prepared for the stretch run.

High School On SI Iowa has a Top 25 state power ranking while the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association releases weekly class-by-class rankings.

Here are leaders as of June 17, 2026 for several major hitting and pitching categories. Stats are from those uploaded to the Bound website.