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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2021
Page
3
The latest U S Drought Monitor shows 83 percent of Iowa with dryness or drought and two-thirds in severe or moderate drought, concentrated in northwest and north central counties. Driest conditions cover parts of 45 counties while 22 report normal conditions. streamflow declines statewide, with statewide conditions worse than in recent years.
The Iowa water summary shows most of the state remains in drought with rainfall in June at 3.31 inches, nearly 2 inches below average. Warmer conditions increased evaporation and soil moisture continues to decline while groundwater sits below normal across most regions. Farmers seek more rain as crop moisture reports vary and topsoil remains short in many areas.
The Gazette will move nightly print production to Des Moines next month and cease newspaper printing at Color Web Printers 4700 Bowling St. SW Cedar Rapids. The closure affects 34 full time and eight part time workers who will receive transition aid. Printing contracts and industry consolidation drive the shift to Gannett Publishing Services in Des Moines.
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, elected 2018, says his county seat tour is not a campaign kickoff for governor despite frequent 2022 speculation. He discussed government accountability, the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on a UI public private utility deal, Medicaid privatization concerns, and the American Rescue Plan.
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