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Iowa Drought Monitor map shows were drought still persists in Iowa Original

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By Brian Smith Verified
| Des Moines Register Verified
July 17, 2026, 9:51 a.m. CT The Iowa Drought Monitor map shows conditions remaining fairly stable in the state. While the majority of the state remains drought-free, moderate drought conditions increased slightly in western and northern Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released on July 16. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide. New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday.
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Sweden Approves Two Offshore Wind Farms, Rejects 11 Others

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By Brian Smith Verified
| DredgeWire
Swedish Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch speaks to members of the media as she arrives to attend a European Union Energy meeting in Brussels, Belgium, March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Omar Havana Posted on July 17, 2026 HELSINKI, July 16 (Reuters) – Sweden’s government has granted permission for two new offshore wind ​farms and one onshore project while ‌rejecting several other proposed developments, three ministers said in an op-ed published in Swedish ​daily Expressen on Thursday.
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When will Allegiant-Sun Country merger bring changes for Iowa flyers?

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By Zach Wichter, Brian Smith Verified
| Ames Tribune Verified
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines merged in May but will operate as separate brands for 18 to 24 months. The combined airline will eventually fly under the Allegiant brand name. Travelers should not expect major changes this summer, though some airport facilities will be combined. Allegiant Air is the fastest growing airline at the Des Moines International Airport. In 2025, it saw a 17% increase in passengers compared to 2024, according to airport statistics.
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