08 Nov 2017

Snow Blower Safety Tips: Keep Best Practices in Mind This Winter

By Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute encourages home and business owners to ready snow throwers now for wintry weather, review safe operating procedures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 6, 2017

07 Nov 2017

Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., November 1, 2017) - Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 (H.R. 2936) as an important step toward better management of national forests. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04), seeks to implement proactive management standards for forests and paves the way for a solution to the problem of U.S. Forest Service funding.

26 Oct 2017

Yard and Garden: Prepare Outdoor Flowers for Winter

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – With colder temperatures sweeping across Iowa, it’s time to start thinking about winter. How should Iowans prepare flowers for winter temperatures to ensure their long-term survival?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about the best way to prepare flowers for winter. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

24 Oct 2017

Boo at the Zoo

By Niabi Zoo
Mark your calendars for this weekend's "merry not scary" Halloween event at Niabi. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revel in trick-or-treat stations, decorated trails and Zookeeper Chats, perfect for the young and young at heart. Don't forget your costume! 
 
16 Oct 2017

Yard and Garden: Enjoy Fall Colors of These Iowa Trees, Shrubs, Perennials

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – October is the perfect time to enjoy fall foliage in Iowa. Depending on the location in the state, foliage and fall colors peak from now through the end of the month. Which trees have the best colors? Which shrubs and perennials are best to look at this month?

16 Oct 2017

Students from Black Hawk College and five local building trades partner to bring accessibility to Rock Island County Forest Preserve facilities

By Brianna Aust

Rock Island County, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2017) – Rock Island County Forest Preserve District is partnering with five local building trades and Black Hawk College students to help bring accessibility to Loud Thunder Forest Preserve and Illiniwek Forest Preserve.

16 Oct 2017

Turning DAY into NIGHT: new bat exhibit now open!

By Niabi Zoo
Watch bats during the day? YOU CAN do it at Niabi!
 
Come see the new bats at Niabi Zoo! The exhibit, which features Seba's short-tailed bats, uses lighting systems and other technologies to reverse day and night making the animals active and alert for visitor's "night exhibit" experience.
 
16 Oct 2017

Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center Named Great River Road Interpretive Center

By Kate Hagen

Lansing, Iowa museum showcases the area’s geology, archeology, wildlife

MADISON, Wis. [October 5, 2017] – The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is excited to announce the addition of a new interpretive center to serve visitors along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway.

16 Oct 2017

Heritage Center Museum Named Great River Road Interpretive Center

By Kate Hagen

Burlington, Iowa museum tells the story of Des Moines County

MADISON, Wis. [October 5, 2017] – The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is excited to announce the addition of a new interpretive center to serve visitors along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway.

27 Sep 2017

Iowa National Guard sends airmen to Puerto Rico

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – In cooperation with Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 24 security forces personnel from the Iowa Air National Guard will deploy on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, to support response operations for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

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