Drought this year predicted, in an article in today's Sunday Register.

...The pattern is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. The drier, warmer weather often resulting from the pattern can reach its way into Iowa. While state climatologist Harry Hillaker generally agreed with Taylor's thoughts on La Nina, he disagreed with the notion that after 19 years a drought should be expected. He said that "drought likes company," and that...