Miscellaneous
A heat wave is impacting Siouxland. A heat advisory will continue through tomorrow night for a large portion of the region, including sections of northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota and Dixon and Dakota counties in northeast Nebraska. The heat index will reach into the triple digits. The National Weather Service says drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioning if possible, keep out of the sun and take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended the state’s public health emergency declaration for another thirty days. It now expires on August 23. Despite the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases, Reynolds did not add any additional provisions. But she did allow several to expire. Starting Sunday, Iowans will once again be allowed to return cans and bottles to retailers to redeem their deposits. The declaration will continue to require businesses like restaurants, bars, fitness centers, casinos and spas ensure six feet of social