Climate is variable and always has been, every state, country has periods of different weather, some flooding some drought some hot or cold,
It is about time we learned to expect changes and prepare for them.
It effects the seasons when crops grow and the amount of heating and air conditioning buildings require.
google works..
lots of reports by the state itself
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/Clima...
philosophically. metaphorically. symbiotically.