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By Sarah Te Slaa, Multimedia Producer/ Anchor - email

Spirit Lake evaluated for Blue Zone readiness

Our dry spell is getting worse. The latest drought monitor map released Thursday shows more of Siouxland is badly in need of rain. Red shaded parts on this map indicate areas of "extreme drought." Much of Iowa and South Dakota are shaded orange, which signifies "severe drought," and parts of southeast South Dakota and northwest Iowa are in extreme drought.

Report: Drought worsens slightly in northwest Iowa, Nebraska

Spirit Lake, Iowa makes a pitch for Blue Zone status. It is one of ten Iowa communities in the running for the designation. On Thursday, Spirit Lake officials presented their case to Blue Zone specialists. The Blue Zones initiative was started last year by Governor Terry Branstad as a way to make the state healthier. Spirit Lake is hoping to make it past the next round of consideration in October.

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