With Thanksgiving behind us now, many Iowans are turning their thoughts to decorating their houses for the holiday season ahead. Andrea Vastis, public education director for the National Fire Protection Association, says those colorful lights can be a beautiful accent to your home, but they can also pose a serious fire hazard. “When you’re going […]
Report: Iowa’s vanishing wetlands offer very valuable flood protection
Wetlands in Iowa help prevent nearly $500-million in flood damage every year, according to a new report from the Union of