DES MOINES, Iowa, July 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Aquatic plants are crucial to sustain vibrant ecosystems * Aquatic plants are natural helpers for lakes and ponds. They clean the water, provide essential habitat and shelter for wildlife, protect the land and make these places enjoyable for everyone. Aquatic plants offer breeding grounds, protection from predators and sources of food to support robust fish populations. These plan  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Iowa Republicans Hopelessly Out-Of-Touch on State's Shrinking Economy Iowa is facing a shrinking GDP, declining revenue, and a terrible job market, yet Republicans are blind to the state's economic woes * Des Moines - Iowa Republicans like Zach Nunn love to pretend that Iowa's doing great. The facts show Iowa's economy is ranked as the worst in the nation, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1 * Iowa's annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with all the weather indicators pointing in a positive direction, hunters are eager to see the results. The statewide survey is conducted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff between Aug. 1-15, who drive 225, 30-mile routes on gravel roads at dawn on mornings with heavy   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Kirchner Prairie offers a glimpse of Iowa pre-settlement * Kirchner Prairie is one of the rarest of the rare habitats in Iowa - a piece of never been plowed or tiled prairie on gently rolling hills and a small, natural wetland. This 158-acre unassuming area, named for the Kirchner family who owned the property for generations, is part of the larger Dan Green Slough Wetland Complex,   more

DECORAH, Iowa, July 22 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College alumni travel from coasts to reconnect at first Dorian Orchestra Reunion * # Nearly 90 Luther College alumni returned to campus on July 12-13 for the opportunity to play classical music together under the direction of Dan Baldwin, longtime conductor of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra. This is the first time that Luther College has hosted a reunion for Symphony Orchestra alumni. Assistant direc  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 22 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Recker Family to Receive the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award * # Delaware County farm recognized for livestock care, conservation and community mentorship DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 2025) - Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to the Recker Family of Delaware County   more