IOWA – Another dry week across most of the state has drought expanding. The latest national report now shows 10% of the state is in moderate conditions, up from 4% last week. Some heavier rain over the southern part of Iowa dropped off some abnormally dry, but at least 94% of the state remains short on moisture. An extended stretch of dry conditions is expected to last well into October, according to the National Weather Service.

JOHNSTON – What could be one of the closest U.S. House races in the nation will have a debate before election day. Iowa PBS will host Iowa Press Debates: 1st Congressional District on Monday, October 21 at 8 p.m. at their studio in Johnston. Hosted by Iowa Press moderator Kay Henderson, candidates Christina Bohannan and U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks will answer questions from reporters and discuss their platforms, concerns and future plans. Henderson will moderate the debate with two Iowa political reporters.