Technology is great, but basics are best; a small boat and live bait with no sonar is the way to go
Marion and Rich Patterson Outdoors Jun. 4, 2025 4:27 pm121d ago
Technology is great, but basics are best; a small boat and live bait with no sonar is the way to go
The Gazette Environmental News Jun. 5, 2025 8:26 am121d ago
A portion of eastern and northeast Iowa has “unhealthy” air quality Wednesday, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
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The water quality concerns in were highlighted during a roundtable held by Democratic Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand’s gubernatorial campaign Tuesday at the Exira Public Library, where he spoke to local residents and officials.
Environmental News Jun. 3, 2025 3:14 pm122d ago
The Iowa DNR on Tuesday issued a statewide Air Quality Alert through 6 a.m. Thursday. The agency warned that the Air Quality Index may reach the red or unhealthy category in affected areas.
Environmental News Jun. 2, 2025 8:30 am124d ago
Michele Smith aids the Iowa’s never-ending quest to ensure bacteria are efficiently munching on contaminants in wastewater, in an effort to protect the environment.
Environmental News Jun. 2, 2025 8:23 am124d ago
The seed library is a partnership between the Linn County ISU Extension & Outreach Master Gardeners and the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program.
Jared Strong Agriculture May. 30, 2025 7:22 am127d ago
An absentee Iowa farmland owner does not have legal standing to sue the federal government for its ‘Swampbuster’ wetland protections, but even if he did the challenge would likely fail, a federal judge decided Thursday.
Orlan Love Sports May. 28, 2025 2:41 pm128d ago
Wild Side column: Pools of minnows on a recent outing had fish on a feeding frenzy
Environmental News May. 29, 2025 7:20 am128d ago
The neighborhood in a wooded area north of Iowa City is expected to take steps to reduce the amount of chloride their water softeners discharge.
Agriculture May. 23, 2025 5:13 pm133d ago
The owner of a small northeast Iowa dairy recently agreed to pay $1,260 for contaminating a nearby creek with an unknown amount of manure a year ago, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental News May. 23, 2025 11:44 am134d ago
Backbone State Park in northeast Iowa was among four Iowa parks with high bacteria concentrations in beach water this week. Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area are "OK for swimming," the state reported.
Sports May. 22, 2025 4:30 pm134d ago
The Nature Call: Arborists from around state showed off skills during event in Cedar Rapids recently
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