BUCKINGHAM – Returning to the family farm was something Carolyn Adolphs wanted to do, but she didn’t realize it would happen when it did — after the tragic death of her parents in 1983. They had purchased the farm in 1952 and she and her husband, Ken, took over the farm in 1984. The ...
CLUTIER – Three live turtles who usually make their homes in the basement of Otter Creek Lake & Park Nature Center safely crossed several roads (by vehicle) earlier this month while on a field trip to Clutier as part of the public library’s summer programming. The turtle ambassadors ...
RURAL TOLEDO – Despite a scarcity of public information, it appears Tama County Conservation Director Stephen Mayne has resigned. This past Monday in an email exchange with Tama-Grundy Publishing, Tama County Attorney Brent Heeren told the newspaper it was his understanding that Director ...
TRAER – Whannel Farm on the western outskirts of Traer is set to host a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day next week focused on creating wildlife habitat on the farm. The event titled ‘Pollinators, Prairie Strips and Oxbows’ will take place on Wednesday, August 23 beginning at ...
RURAL TOLEDO — As Otter Creek Lake slowly begins to refill following the long-awaited completion of the lake restoration project, Tama County Conservation has suddenly found itself without a leader. Effective last Monday, July 31 at 4 p.m., Tama Co. Conservation Director Stephen Mayne was ...
RURAL DYSART – Under the shade of two towering maple trees and surrounded by a mixture of blooming woodland and prairie flowers, UNI’s Tallgrass Prairie Center (TPC) hosted a free folk concert across the road from the Irvine Prairie last Saturday afternoon. The event drew some 60 people ...
DES MOINES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Matt Russell, today announced that 46 Iowa Counties are now authorized for emergency haying or grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for fiscal year 2023.The 26 counties ...
DYSART – The Dysart Lions Club alongside Mayor Tim Glenn dedicated a tree in city park on Sunday, July 2 as part of the community’s Sesquicentennial celebrations. A Northern Japanese elm was selected for the planting due to both its diversity and ability to fit the chosen space well, ...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August, wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success. Participation is easy – just note the date ...
TOLEDO – Following lake improvements, visitors will once again be able to hike and camp at Otter Creek Lake & Park starting on Thursday, June 29. Upon reopening, all park trails, roads, restrooms, and shelters will be available for public use. Campsites will be available on a ...