Iowa’s dry conditions held about the same in the last week with around 70 percent of Iowa in some form of drought — and around 25 percent with severe drought conditions. D-N-R hydrologist, Tim Hall, says an area of concern about that is north-central Iowa down through central Iowa through the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River.”  Hall says the long-term forecast is a concern.

The new drought monitor will come out on Thursday.