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Ames
Mayflies are insects that have a unique lifecycle.
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Maxwell
A variety of reflections are seen along the relatively still waters of Chichaqua.
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Kalona
Farmers Electric Cooperative is using solar panels to help capture solar energy and distribute it to the members of the cooperative. 
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Maxwell
The swamp milkweed has a unique pollination and seed dispersal method.
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Prairie City
The deep roots of prairie plants take the carbon out of the air and add nutrients to the soil when they die.
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West Des Moines
A West Des Moines Public Services staff member explains their anti-ice spray and mixing system.
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Coralville
The Devonian Fossil Gorge was revealed during the devastating floods of 1993 when the emergency spillway at the Coralville Dam topped over.
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Parkersburg
Learn about the time the Iowa Storm Chasing Network chased the 2008 Aplington-Parkersburg EF-5 tornado.
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Webster County
The Boneyard Hollow in Dolliver Memorial State Park includes amazing geologic layers.
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Northwest
Bighead carp is a new species in the Missouri River and is causing a lot of concern. 
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West Des Moines
When keeping Iowa roads safe during the winter, there are several aspects to consider including cost of equipment, removing snow and ice without damaging roads, and safety of personnel.
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Polk County
Some flowers and grasses are popular among Iowa pollinators.
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Eagle Grove
The lifecycle and reproduction of mussels are dependent on fish.
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Northeast
The male ruffed grouse's ideal mating habitat is dwindling in Iowa.
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Harrison County
At the Missouri River flyway near DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge thousands of geese can be seen migrating.
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Hampton
Wild parsnip is an invasive species that can be dangerous to both humans and native plants.
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Northeast
The Iowa DNR uses technology to tag and track northern pike.
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Remsen
Iowa communities and farmers are adopting conservation practices that lead to cleaner water by keeping agricultural run-off from entering water supplies.

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