On August 7 at a Polk County farm where a new hydrologic weather station had just been installed, U.S. Representative Zach Nunn presented Larry Weber with a congressional challenge coin in recognition of exceptional service and achievements.

Iowa farmers and residents can better prepare for severe weather because of a $500,000 federal grant that will enable the University of Iowa to install water and soil monitoring systems in 18 counties, said U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn.