Iowa forestor examines ways to help increase oak tree numbers

The number of red and white oak trees in Iowa has dropped in half over the last 35 years, according to data from the U.S. Forest Service. Iowa DNR forestor Mark Vitosh says there are several things that could be impacting the oaks. “There could be disease issues. We always talk about oak wilt as […]

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Margaret A. Beneke, 97, Palmer

Margaret A. Beneke, age 97, of Palmer, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August

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