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Reading Iowa’s Landscape

Karen Phelps, Naturalist   People that know me have often told me I think too much. Honestly, I think they’re right. Many decisions haven’t been made yet because I’m still thinking about the options.
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Tucker, the False Map Turtle

Aaron Askelson, Naturalist   We have a new addition to our small Nature Center animal family. Tucker, as he was named by his previous owner, is a False Map turtle (Graotemys pseudogeographica).

Area students receive degrees at ISU commencement

At Iowa State University's winter commencement ceremonies, 1,821 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,515 undergraduate degrees, 198 master's degrees, and 108 doctor of philosophy degrees.

ANNUAL FARMERS MARKET WORKSHOP TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8th

NNUAL IOWA FARMERS MARKET WORKSHOP TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8th Training for market managers and vendors will be held at First Christian Church in Des Moines The 16th Annual Iowa Farmers Market Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 9 a.

IFAA Offers Iowa Youth $164,200 in Scholarships

College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H and/or FFA livestock projects and current undergraduate students may apply for $164,200 in scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA).

Andrews, Garwood named to Central Dean's List

Two area students have been named to the Central College Dean's list. Amy Andrews of Shellsburg, majoring in communication studies and enviromental studies, is the daughter of Kenton and Pamela Andrews Alyson Garwood of Dysart, majoring in sociology, is the daughter of Scott and Leann Garwood The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.

Alliant Energy promotes Iowa Pipeline Association awareness training

Emergency Responders and Public Officials are encouraged to attend educational event Alliant Energy’s Iowa gas utility is participating in the Iowa Pipeline Association’s 2014 Pipeline Awareness and Education training offered at locations throughout the state.