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3 months ago in Iowa, no drought conditions were reported.
Now, just over 20 percent of the state is drought free.
The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report shows over 22 percent of the state is listed as being abnormally dry, while almost 56 percent of Iowa is in the moderate drought category.
1-point-3 percent of the state is in a severe drought.
A majority of the broadcast area remains in a moderate drought.
More than 1-point-5-million people are in drought areas in Iowa.