WC Iowa News

Iowa farmers face extensive crop damage after derecho

By Kimberly James | Aug 19, 2020

Ten million crop acres, one-third of Iowa's crops, are estimated to have been severely damaged in last week's derecho storm.

Iowa farmers face severe drought

By Kimberly James | Aug 12, 2020

Central and west-central Iowa farmers are facing a drought like they have never seen before.

Iowans facing eviction, foreclosure may be eligible for assistance

By Kimberly James | Aug 5, 2020

The Iowa Finance Authority is leading a program that will offer financial assistance to homeowners and renters facing foreclosure or eviction due to hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa National Guard steps in to manage disaster, deliver medical supplies

By Kimberly James | Apr 15, 2020

At Gov. Kim Reynolds' April 7 press conference, the Iowa National Guard announced it would set up medical coordination centers in each of the state's six healthcare regions.