The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging ice fishing enthusiasts to remove their ice shacks from state-owned lands and waters by February 20th.
While the Midwest is generally stable, it's important to be aware of the potential for earthquakes in Iowa. The New Madrid Fault Zone and the Nemaha Ridge are two seismic regions of concern, and Iowa's older and more brittle crust can amplify the impact of seismic waves.
Governor Reynolds proposes significant changes to Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEAs), focusing on special education services. Read about the revised proposal.