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Moderate drought expands in southern Iowa
SOUTHEASTERN, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) — Parts of southeastern Iowa are now in moderate drought conditions, according to the Drought Monitor issued Thursday morning. The Drought Monitor factors in rainfall, water flow in the rivers, temperatures, lake levels, soil moisture, satellite measurements, and crop reports. Experts from across the country provide local insight, as well. Areas that are abnormally dry and those in moderate drought have missed out on the bulk of the rain in recent weeks. Those places are running four…