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SUMMARY:2026 All State Barn Tour
DESCRIPTION:The all-state tour highlights barns that have received restoration grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation and those that have received an Award of Distinction or Preservation Award for restoration fully funded by the owner. The self-guided tour is free and open to the public and makes for a great multi-generation family weekend adventure. Participants have the unique opportunity to experience and appreciate Iowa’s agriculture heritage as they walk through these majestic barns.  Barns are open for touring 9-5 both days. Become a member donor today to receive our fall magazine with full of barn stories\, photos\, and a full printed tour guide and map of all 108 barn tour stops. \nLearn more at: https://iowabarnfoundation.org/barn-tour/2026-all-state-barn-tour-sept-19-20/ & https://iowabarnfoundation.org/barn-tour/2026-all-state-barn-tour-sept-19-20/
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SUMMARY:Media Event Announcing SW Iowa Flood/Drought Monitoring Expansion
DESCRIPTION:*Featured Image is from a Field Day at Lee Tesdell’s Farm \nPlease join the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) and Iowa Geological Survey for a media event to kickoff a new project that will expand flood and drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities in southwest Iowa. The initiative will grow the IFC’s network of hydrologic weather stations (hydrostations) and support the development of an Iowa Drought Information System to enhance decision-making and reduce risks to extreme weather events. \nThe project is funded through congressional Community Project Funding supported by Representative Zach Nunn. The media event will be held at the site of the first hydrostation being installed for the project. You\, or a representative from your organization\, are invited to attend to learn more about the project and explore opportunities for collaboration and engagement on this new initiative. \nMedia Event Details: \nDate: Friday\, August 7\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Hydrostation site hosted at the farm of Lee Tesdell\, Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner. The location is off NW Second Street north of Alleman\, Iowa. \nLocation link: LINK TO LOCATION FOR HYDROSTION MEDIA FIELD DAY \nParking will be available in the grassed field lane and alongside the gravel road. \nProgram Highlights: \nThe event will include brief remarks and a live demonstration of the hydrostation equipment and real-time data displayed on the publicly accessible Iowa Flood Information System web application. Partners invited for formal comments include: \n\nLee Tesdell\, Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner and hydrostation host;\nLarry Weber\, director of the Iowa Flood Center;\nRepresentative Zach Nunn; and\nTBA\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, funding agency.\n\nAdditional Information: \nRefreshments and shade will be provided. In case of inclement weather\, updated arrangements will be communicated. Consider wearing appropriate field attire that is lightweight and breathable for hot and humid conditions. \nFinalized details will be shared as the date approaches.
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SUMMARY:Drake Park Orchard Mature Trees Pruning
DESCRIPTION:If you are a member of the community with knowledge on fruit tree pruning\, with Trees Forever\, a Master Gardener volunteer\, or Master Conservationist\, Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! \nThe orchard is located off Cottage Grove at Drake Park\, just south of the shelter. Please bring and sign up for any tools you have that you can bring for this task. We will be working in teams of 3 people per tree. The mature trees will be the focus of our task for this session. Our goal is to eliminate damaged and diseased limbs\, (only smaller limbs and branches)\, low hanging branches and any crossing and crowded branches as needed. We will remove no more than a third of any tree. There are about 8 trees and these include apples\, plum\, and pear trees. Thank you! \nDate: 04/15/2026 (Wed.)\nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT\nLocation: 2300 Drake Park Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50311 \nHead over to the official event website to download and sign the release form and RSVP to participate!: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8AC28A1FAC61-63314690-drake
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