I waver from keeping this station location at Near Normal or moving the report to Mildly Dry.  Even though there was 0.78" of measured precipitation this week, this location is at 68% of NOAA norm or 1.13" below norm.  YTD and Water YTD are still at the low 80% percentile keeping both of those at the low end of Near Normal.  US Drought Monitor again this week showed this station location in a small circle of no drought, with the surrounding areas Abnormally Dry.  My grass is still growing and not showing any signs of stress.  I am providing supplemental watering to the potted plants due to the extreme heat that we are currently experiencing.  Nearby crops look good, with corn already waist high.  Area rivers actually rose this week with the heavier rain to the north in both Illinois and Iowa.  There are forecast 50% chances of rain every day this week so hopefully some of the deficit will be made up.