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But new stars would be involved.

Videos circulating social media show thousands of dead cattle piled up as industry leaders are looking at heat stress to be the culprit of the deaths.

For those needing a place to cool off from this week's temperatures, several local organizations are opening their doors.

With temps hitting 90+, might as well have fun with it!

Some parks are still closed this year, thankfully these spot ARE OPEN!

All 99 of Iowa's counties are under a Heat Advisory on Wednesday as heat indices are expected to reach as high as 107*. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued an "Excessive Heat Watch" for more than half the state of Iowa on Wednesday, July 28. Heat indices in the watch area are expected to reach as high as 102-110*. Highs will be in the lower 90s on Monday, the middle 90s Tuesday, and near 100* on Wednesday. A...

Waterloo just experienced one of the longest heatwaves in the city’s history. Beginning on June 3rd, the high temperatures reached or exceeded 89* every day through June 19th --- a streak of 17 consecutive days. That’s the longest stretch of 89*+ days since the 1930s and the sixth-longest EVER in Waterloo. The...

On Thursday, June 17, Waterloo set a new record high of 100*, breaking the former record of 97* set in 1897 and 1933. The heat index reached 101* This was the first time since 2012 that Waterloo reached triple digits. The last time it was 100* or higher was July 25, 2012, it was a whopping 104*...

Dangerous heat is forecast this afternoon with heat indices of 100-105+ degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the state from 1 to 8 PM. According to the National Weather Service: A Heat Advisory means that temperatures of at least 100°F* or Heat Index values of at least 105°F* are expected.   If...