Local
3 months ago
Justin Glisan on the Month of May 2025

State climatologist Justin Glisan spoke with our Patrick Hazelett about the month of May. Enjoy the full interview.

Farm
3 months ago
Northwest Iowa Drought Conditions Hold Steady

According to the latest USDA Drought Monitor update, drought conditions across northwest Iowa remain largely unchanged from the previous week.

Local
3 months ago
Quiet Month in Iowa Follows Last Year’s Record Severe Weather

State climatologist Justin Glisan says May was a quiet month for severe weather, after the record setting and deadly May we had last year.

Local
3 months ago
Severe Storm Causes Highway 60 Accidents Near Hospers

On Monday, June 2, at 6:12 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to two weather-related accidents on Highway 60, two miles north of Hospers.

Local
3 months ago
Downburst Winds Caused Monday’s Damage

Both O’Brien and Lynn County experienced some wind damage and minor flooding.

Local
3 months ago
Storms Bring Hail, Flooding, and Wind Damage

A series of severe thunderstorms swept through northwest Iowa Monday evening, prompting five severe thunderstorm warnings and one watch.

Local
3 months ago
Reports of Cold Air Funnels

We’ve received several reports of cold air funnel clouds in the area this week. The atmospheric conditions have been favorable for the development of showers and weak funnels.

Local
4 months ago
Updated Drought Map for Mid-May

The latest update from the USDA Drought Monitor, as of 8 a.m. this morning, shows sight changes in drought conditions across several counties in the region.

Local
4 months ago
Rainfall is Crucial This Time of Year

Iowa is expected to receive a few inches of rain throughout the week—welcome news for farmers across the state.

Local
4 months ago
Medical Clinic Opens Post-Flood

A vital healthcare service has returned to Spencer following the June flood and the closure of Crown Clinics.