Volunteers are needed across Iowa to help the state DNR survey the health of our bumble bee populations. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife biologist with the agency, says Iowa’s taking part in what’s known as the Bumble Bee Atlas, a national survey collecting information on what types of bees are around and how they’re distributed. “We […]
Two key statehouse decision makers say yesterday’s Senate vote on a property tax plan is “productive,” but negotiations continue over what
Governor Reynolds has signed a bill into law that makes a temporary state program that’s covered child care expenses for about
The U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development Agency has approved grants for several Iowa projects. Iowa director Mike Sexton says $1.4 million
You can help with the effort to increase the population of monarch butterflies by planting some of the things they like
A rural Newell family is without a home after an early morning fire Tuesday destroyed much of their house and claimed
