The 200-mile-long land formation known as the Loess Hills which comprises much of Iowa’s western border is subject of a new collaborative book. “On Common Ground: Learning and Living in the Loess ...

MOORHEAD, Iowa — Many people would describe Iowa with a simplistic simile beginning “As flat as … ” Perhaps “ … a pancake,” or maybe “ … a table top,” or even “ … champagne on Jan. 2.” I would have ...

HARRISON COUNTY — From their fertile soil on the Loess Hills Lavender Farm grows the lavender plant — a fragrant and delicate plant with a wide range of uses and applications. Four hours west of Cedar ...

The Hitchcock Nature Center is in the heart of the Loess Hills of western Iowa. A major plan is in the works to enhance a recreational area in the Loess Hills of western Iowa. Crescent Hill at ...

A western Iowa conservation group started a four-day bike ride Thursday to raise awareness of the Loess Hills region. The Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development group’s Lance Brisbois says ...

Discover the history and ecology of Iowa's Loess Hills. Discover the history and ecology of Iowa's Loess Hills. Road Trip Iowa is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on ...

The Iowa Legislature has passed a measure that would help designate the Loess Hills of western Iowa as Iowa's "state prairie." The Iowa House passed the measure Wednesday 97-0, matching passage ...

PLUS CLOSING COSTS. A FORMER IOWA BOY SCOUT CAMP WILL SOON BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, TOO. THE IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION BOUGHT THE LITTLE SIOUX RANCH IN WESTERN IOWA FROM THE BOY SCOUTS AND ...

HONEY CREEK, Iowa (WOWT) - From these native seeds, the prairies can take hold. “Iowa has the best soils in the world. The prairies made those soils.” “The prairies provide a lot of great benefits, ...

MOORHEAD, Iowa — Many people would describe Iowa with a simplistic simile beginning “As flat as … ” Perhaps “ … a pancake,” or maybe “ … a table top,” or even “ … champagne on Jan. 2.” I would have ...