Rounds of rainfall that fell Friday night through Saturday morning brought needed precipitation across the region.

Most rain gauges received 1-2″ of rain in Marion and Warren Counties, with higher amounts reported in some local areas.

As of 6:00 a.m.:
Knoxville – 2.89″
Pella – 1.31″
Lake Red Rock – 1.62″
Indianola – 1.59″
South River Near Ackworth – 2.01″
Des Moines River near Swan – 1.82″
White Breast Creek near Melcher-Dallas – 1.95″
Des Moines River near Tracy – 1.55″
Cedar Creek near Bussey – 1.74″

A long-term dry spell is expected to settle into the region, with more mild and pleasant conditions in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service, with daytime highs in the low-to-mid 80s through Friday.