Drought conditions continue to worsen in Iowa

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The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report shows that the coverage areas for both moderate drought and severe drought have expanded in Iowa.

Over 57 percent of Iowa is listed as being in a moderate drought this week, up over 8 percent from last week.

For the severe drought, almost 16 percent of the state is now listed under this category, up over 8 percent from last week.

In the local area, southeastern Floyd and eastern Butler County are listed as being in a severe drought, while the rest of the area is in a moderate drought.

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