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Thinking it Through

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...

Tagged As: Bequest, Conservation, INHF, Iowa landowner options, Landowner stories, Natural areas, Reserved life estate, Restoration

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...

Tagged As: Conservation, Conservation easement, INHF, Iowa land options, Iowa landowner options, Land donation, REAP, Reserved life estate, Resource enhancement and protection

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...

Tagged As: Conservation easement, INHF, Land, Landowner stories, Preservation, Reserved life estate, Restoration

Posted on December 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

Dozens of Iowa landowners have entrusted their land’s future to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. INHF often hears, “What would you...

Tagged As: Agricultural land, Bequest, Conservation protection, Grimes, Land donation, Reserved life estate

Posted on September 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM by Lori Southard Howe

Gathered around the Hill House dining table, the stories flowed about Leonard and Mildred Grimes. “I think Mom was the...

Tagged As: Conservation, Donation, Education, Farming, Grimes, INHF, Land, Landowner stories, Marshall county conservation board, Nature, Reserved life estate, Restoration