Iowans — especially those with heart and lung disease — should avoid long or intense activities and take extra breaks during strenuous activity outdoors in areas where air quality is rated unhealthy.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires began to worsen air quality in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map tracks the ... Less than 10% of Iowa remains in moderate drought conditions, which are concentrated in the western and eastern parts of the state.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows whether Iowa is putting a dent in the ... which are concentrated in the western and eastern parts of the state. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows whether Iowa is putting a dent in the ... which are concentrated in the western and eastern parts of the state. Current conditions are still an improvement ...

Wth the start of the annual wildfire season, wildfires have been ravaging Canada with smoke entering the U.S. and enveloping ...