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Beyond the Green Screen: There’s Not a Mowing Fairy?

Cassie Heiter Weather Blog

I was given the keys to my new place Friday night. My new landlord was kind enough to give me the keys so that I could begin cleaning and painting before I…

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    Terry’s Take: Record breaking Iowa tornado drought

    Here’s a remarkable fact, the last time a tornado occurred in Iowa was on May 24th, 2012 in Fayette County…

  • Weather / Weather Blog James Zahara Weather Blog

    Hail To The Chief: The Magic Of The Green Screen

    When you see me on television, you see me and the maps behind me.  In the studio, I’m actually in…

  • Weather / Weather Blog Terry Swails Weather Blog

    Terrys Take: Just when you think you’ve seen it all!

    I’ve seen a thing or two in my days in weather but nothing beats the last 2 weeks for extreme…

  • Weather / Weather Blog Cassie Heiter Weather Blog

    Beyond the Green Screen: All Bark and No Bite

    Lily made a big impression on me the day I met her. She was gentle, sweet, loving, and friendly. More…

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog James Zahara Weather Blog

    Hail To The Chief: Trouble Comes In Threes

    In a span of 8 hours my “trouble comes in threes” occurred. Now, I’m not superstitious or have OCD but…

  • Weather / Weather Blog Cassie Heiter Weather Blog

    Beyond the Green Screen: Mother’s Day Frost Potential

    It’s hard to believe that we’re practically into the middle of May and we are talking about freezing temperatures and…

  • Weather / Weather Blog Terry Swails Weather Blog

    Terry’s Take: Morels, America’s Mushroom!

    I grew up hunting them as a kid.  Battling ticks, sticker bushes, and other assorted hazards of the wild, my…

  • Weather / Weather Blog James Zahara Weather Blog

    Hail To The Chief: What An Adventure!!

    My school visit took me to the wonderful town of Monmouth, Illinois and Red Storm Country.  At first, I thought…

  • Weather / Weather Blog Terry Swails Weather Blog

    Terry’s Take: Historic May storm blows away snowfall records

    An unprecedented spring snowstorm impacted the central United States from May 1 to May 3, dropping record-breaking amounts of snow…

  • Weather / Weather Blog Cassie Heiter Weather Blog

    Beyond the Green Screen: I’ll be Showing in June!

    I grew up in Kentucky but by no means would I consider myself a farm girl. I grew up in…

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog James Zahara Weather Blog

    Hail To The Chief: Killing Those Blood Suckers

    This time of year we all look forward to the bright, warm temperatures, the flowers blossoming and the outdoor grilling….

  • Weather / Weather Blog Cassie Heiter Weather Blog

    Beyond the Green Screen: Sending the Rain to the Derby

    The low that has been responsible for the rain in our area over the past couple of days is slowly…