A 1980s DOT and DNR partnership put nesting boxes on the backs of Iowa highway signs. Now, they are being taken down
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Evan Watson
Curious Iowa Jul. 14, 2025 11:21 am54d ago
A 1980s DOT and DNR partnership put nesting boxes on the backs of Iowa highway signs. Now, they are being taken down
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