Iowa cooks under extreme heat as 99 degree day tops the summer
A two month heat wave in Iowa brings several heat related deaths including a 14 year old girl from Postville. Aug 10 25 Des Moines high school band members treated for heat exhaustion after marching in 101 degree heat at the State Fair. Cooling shelters rise across Cedar Rapids Anamosa. Cedar Rapids saw a record 975 megawatts in July. Weather improves with rain but August remains hot and dry.
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Cedar Rapids area schools return to full days
Cedar Rapids, College Community and Metropolitan Catholic school systems resume full-day schedules now and Friday after early dismissals from Monday to Wednesday due to extreme heat. Marion Independent and Linn-Mar also shifted to full days by Wednesday. Officials cited room temperatures up to five degrees hotter than outdoors and noted state law requires makeup time for the lost school hours.
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Weather Outlook Hot Run Through Weekend
Extended forecast shows little rainfall and continued heat with Saturday through Monday highs in the low to mid 90s. Lows range from the upper 60s to the low 70s.
Weather extremes across the nation
The report highlights Alamosa recording 42 degrees, while Gila Bend Arizona observes a high of 115. The data reflects temperature extremes across regions on Wednesday.
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International pollen report from Iowa at 6 a.m.
Time and temperature data plus pollen count from the University of Iowa College of Medicine indicate a 541 pollen count in one of three zones, with three zones defined as comfort, discomfort, and severe discomfort. Most ragweed allergy sufferers reported hay fever symptoms.
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Record Heat Grips Texas with 100s and 104 in Waco
A heat wave blanketed the nation with 100 degree readings across much of Texas including 104 in Waco and 101 in San Angelo. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were reported from New England to Florida with hail in several states. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for scattered thundershowers across the Intermountain West and southern Plains with 70s to 90s elsewhere.
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School buses and district rule authority clarified
Iowa Attorney General opinion supports school districts enacting and enforcing rules for student transportation. It states districts have the right and power to promulgate rules to ensure safety and welfare of students transported to and from school activities.
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West Beirut battles widen as Lebanese army advances
Fighting rages across Beirut and Tripoli as the Lebanese army moves west from the Green Line amid sectarian clashes. Officials report dozens killed and many wounded while leaders from Amal and Jumblatt condemn the crackdown and call for restraint.
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Kissinger Panel Divided Over Central America Solutions
The bipartisan Commission on Central America heard three former secretaries present divergent views. Cy Vance urged local causes and warned against excessive military focus, George Haig warned of future dangers without addressing violence and terrorism, while Gerald Ford proposed a middle ground blending internal and external factors. He noted regional problems include internal economic and human rights issues and external aid pressures from Cuba and Eastern Europe.
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