School Announcements – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021School Announcements – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021Several eastern Iowa school districts are dismissing classes early Wednesday due to extreme high winds and the possibility of severe weather.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
Only ONE County in Iowa is NOT in a ‘High Wind Warning’Only ONE County in Iowa is NOT in a ‘High Wind Warning’98 counties across the state on Wednesday are involved in a 'High Wind Warning'James PatrickJames Patrick
Possible 65 MPH Wind Gusts this Week in IowaPossible 65 MPH Wind Gusts this Week in IowaWednesday's record-breaking high temperatures will come at a price...in the form of extremely gusty winds.James PatrickJames Patrick
12/6/1939: The Warmest December Temperature EVER in Iowa12/6/1939: The Warmest December Temperature EVER in IowaThe temperature in the town of Thurman marked the highest December temperature ever recorded anywhere in Iowa. James PatrickJames Patrick
11 Normal Iowa Things That Out-of-Towners Think Are Weird [GALLERY]11 Normal Iowa Things That Out-of-Towners Think Are Weird [GALLERY]One state's normal is another state's absolutely oddball behavior.Eric StoneEric Stone
How Often Does it get BELOW ZERO in Cedar Rapids?How Often Does it get BELOW ZERO in Cedar Rapids?So far this year, there have been 18 days where the low temperature failed to get above zero. Is that a lot?James PatrickJames Patrick
These Iowa Crops Ain’t Afraid of No DroughtThese Iowa Crops Ain’t Afraid of No DroughtHere's why, unlike others, these two crops actually thrive on dry, hot weather. Eric StoneEric Stone
We’re Doomed? Why More Iowans Believe Crazy Weather Swings Are Here to StayWe’re Doomed? Why More Iowans Believe Crazy Weather Swings Are Here to StayExtreme weather has plagued our country since the dawn of humankind. But is it worse now than ever?Johnny MarksJohnny Marks
Iowa Governor Issues Disaster Proclamation For 11 CountiesIowa Governor Issues Disaster Proclamation For 11 CountiesMore than half of the counties are in northeast Iowa, where flooding has been occurring.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
Highly Unusual ‘Brown Ocean Effect’ Keeps Hurricane Ida’s Eyewall Intact Hours after LandfallHighly Unusual ‘Brown Ocean Effect’ Keeps Hurricane Ida’s Eyewall Intact Hours after LandfallHurricane Ida appears to maintain its intensity and eyewall even after landfall in Louisana, thanks likely to a rare and unusual effect known as the 'brown ocean.'Eric MeierEric Meier