DES MOINES, IOWA (June 7, 2019) — It's free fishing weekend in Iowa! Iowa residents can fish on June 7, 8, and 9 without buying a license as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Free Fishing Weekend. This is a great opportunity to explore Iowa’s waters and introduce kids, friends, or neighbors to the joys of fishing.

LENEXA, KANSAS (June 5, 2019) — Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the cities of Dubuque, Fort Dodge, and Oskaloosa, Iowa have been selected to receive $1.6 million in EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant program. These funds will help assess and clean up abandoned industrial and commercial properties in these communities.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 5, 2019) — Trees Forever is proud to recognize 13 award-winners at the non-profit's Annual Celebration and Awards Dinner on June 13. These are outstanding volunteers, environmental stewards, partners, and advocates who exemplify the mission of the Trees Forever. Congratulations to the following award winners! Award Title; Name; Location President's Award; Margo Underwood; Clear Lake, Iowa Outstanding Volunteer Award; Patti Hoffman; Preston, Iowa