ISU Extension and Outreach publication highlights 57 species of mammals found in Iowa

AMES, Iowa – Wildlife is everywhere in Iowa. From the tiny masked shrew to the iconic white-tailed deer, mammals of all different sizes call this state home.

Davenport, Iowa (April 19, 2018) – It’s 100 days until RAGBRAI reaches Davenport!  RAGBRAI is the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.  2018 is the 46th annual non-competitive bicycle ride across the state on July 22-28 for thousands of cyclists and their support crews from around the world.  The route on the last day will take riders from Iowa City to Davenport.

Davenport, Iowa – The Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS) hold their 26th Annual Reunion on April 23-25, 2018, at the Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn in Davenport, Iowa.  This organization is composed of men and women who enlisted in a U.S. military service before being of legal age to do so.  While many enlisted at age 15 or 16, a good number did so as early as 12, and some were in combat at age 13.

Niabi Zoo to host one of the Quad Cities largest Earth Day celebrations April 21-22

Niabi and ten other local environmental organizations will be in attendance.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 16, 2018) – Celebrate Earth Day and learn how individual actions can make a big difference for wildlife and wild places during Niabi Zoo’s Earth Day celebration weekend, April 21 and April 22.