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Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Annual Pick-Up Iowa Program

Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2026 Pick-Up Iowa event in their communities.
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Add Trees this Spring!

The Iowa DNR, in partnership with Alliant Energy, offers various hardwood, ornamental, and evergreen tree species for $25 each. Alliant Energy customers can buy up to two of the following trees: Sugar Maple Hackberry Thornless Honeylocust - Skyline Swamp White Oak Serviceberry - Autumn Brilliance Eastern White Pine Tree pick up is offered at Benton County Nature Center (5718 20th Ave Dr, Vinton) on Thursday, April 23, 4:00-6:00 p.
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Welcome Our New North Unit Park Ranger!

By Austin Wille, North Unit Park RangerHello! My name is Austin Wille, the North Unit Park Ranger for Benton County Conservation. I will be stationed at Rodger’s Park in Vinton, but work at all the parks and recreation areas all across the county as needed.

80th Baby Girl saved through Iowa's Safe Haven Act in March

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born March 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.
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