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Posted on February 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Katy Heggen

When John and Susan Aschenbrenner purchased 212 acres just outside Osceola in Clarke County, they had dreams of creating a...

Posted on January 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Ryan Schmidt

In Iowa, landowners often associate prescribed burns with the arrival of spring (March – early May) when weather conditions tend...

Posted on January 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Katy Heggen

Standing on the shore of West Lake Okoboji looking out over the water, you can still imagine it: the lake...

Posted on January 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

Rich Zeis believes his land at Spencer's Grove is “the third prettiest place in Iowa,” and it’s easy to see...

Posted on December 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

Cal Parrott simply wanted a place to explore where he could spend more time in nature with his photography hobby....

Posted on December 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

Brothers Mike and Dan DeCook. Photo by Erin Van Waus From their ridge pasture, three generations of the DeCook family...

Posted on November 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Joe Jayjack

Determining the future of your land can be overwhelming. After all, there’s a lot to think about, and many landowners...

Posted on August 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Joe Jayjack

Iowa’s landscape is constantly changing. Though it may not be visible with each passing day, natural forces shape the ground,...

Posted on August 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Joe Jayjack

A new Linn County movement is beginning to help landowners bring more nature to their land. Together, we can restore...

Posted on August 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Leo Schlunz

Leo Schlunz with INHF land stewardship interns INHF's land stewardship interns spend a day on Leo's (in white shirt) property...
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