Wildfire risk is elevated in Iowa with warm, windy weather

The Iowa Fire Marshal’s Office says burn bans are now posted in ten counties statewide, as unseasonable temperatures soar into the 60s and 70s for much of Iowa today. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the National Weather Service, says the warm weather, the gusty winds and the dry vegetation make for a dangerous combination. “The dry […]

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Char Beekmann, 88, Pocathotas

Char Beekmann, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

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