DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Deer movements increase as peak of breeding season nears * Drivers take note, it's mid-October and deer are on the move. While deer vehicle collisions occur throughout the year, deer movement increases during the breeding season, peaking around the first week of November. Combined with the crops coming out and shorter daylight hours, that adds up to more deer vehicle collisions.   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR fall community trout stockings delayed due to warm weather * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing the fall community trout stockings scheduled for October 23, 24 and 25 due to warm water temperatures. East Lake Park Pond (Mount Pleasant), Wilson Lake (Donnellson), and Lake of the Hills (Davenport) stockings and associated fishing events are postponed un  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Enjoy Iowa's natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall 2025 * Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa's rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend. "You are never far from one of Iowa's many rivers," said Greg Gelwicks, Iowa DNR interior rivers research biologist. "Fall is a great time to give them a try." Fish become more active and hungry w  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Fun ways to celebrate Iowa forests this fall * Iowa's forests are unique, hidden gems in a land of farm fields and grasslands. Some of the most beautiful forests in the Midwest are found in Iowa. Healthy, growing forests clean our air and water, conserve our soil and energy resources, provide critical wildlife habitat, and make our communities a more pleasant place to live and wor  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * State park campgrounds getting ready for winter 2025 * Another busy camping season in Iowa state parks is coming to an end, and staff are preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall. State parks winterize their facilities starting in mid-October, including shutting off water in campgrounds and closing shower houses. Campers can check the status of water availability   more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Tickets for Christmas at Luther available to the public starting Oct. 30 * # Tickets for Luther College's award-winning annual Christmas at Luther performance go on sale to the general public starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30. Limited in-person tickets are available for performances running Dec. 4-7 in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall, and unlimited livestream tickets are available for the performance o  more