In the 1850s, Iowa had 23.3 million acres of prairies, according to the Government Land Office's original public land survey of Iowa. That accounted for 65 percent of the land cover.

More: Central Iowa Water Works asks residents to reduce water use as nitrate levels soar Current conditions are worse than they were this time last year. The Drought Monitor reported on June 6 ...

With the summer kicking off and temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions remain steady or will a drop in rainfall lead to worsening conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map ...

With the summer kicking off and temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions remain steady or will a drop in rainfall lead to worsening conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map ...

Summer rain has been a frequent pattern across Iowa, which continues to put a dent in dryness and drought conditions in the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest Plant Hardiness Zone Map shows Iowa is warming up, at least a little bit. Updated in November for the first time since 2012, the map, a standard guide ...