Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project 1248-023, Final Project Report: July 2013-December 2015, March 26, 2015

In 2010 a group of farmers in the Dry Run Creek watershed, an Iowa High Quality Water Resource, formed the Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Association to learn more about and implement solutions to remedy a bacteria impairment in their stream. Through a partnership with Luther College, Iowa DNR Watershed Monitoring and Assessment and Iowa State University Extension the farmers were able to conduct an assessment of their stream and watershed. The assessment showed multiple potential sources of bacteria, dependent on whether water samples were collected following rain events or during dry conditions. This project will allow watershed farmers to implement solutions to reduce bacteria delivery during both wet and dry weather. Funding will be targeted to feedlot runoff control improvements, cover crops and vegetative filters, manure management strategies and livestock stream access. The council intends to continue intensive water monitoring to determine whether the strategies are successful. Research shows the bacteria reduction in water bodies can be seen relatively quickly, within 1-2 years, compared to other types of impairments.

Monday Morning Eye Opener, October 17, 2016

Weekly Newsletter from the Northwest District Office for libraries containing programs, activities, classes for the upcoming week.

Monday Morning Eye Opener, October 24, 2016

Weekly Newsletter from the Northwest District Office for libraries containing programs, activities, classes for the upcoming week.

Ag Decision Maker, October 2016, Vol. 20, no. 12

A Business Newsletter for Agriculture

The YAC, November-December 2016

A Newsletter for Iowa library staff who work with youth and children brought to you by Iowa Library Services.

The YAC, July-August 2016

A Newsletter for Iowa library staff who work with youth and children brought to you by Iowa Library Services.

The YAC, September-October 2016

A Newsletter for Iowa library staff who work with youth and children brought to you by Iowa Library Services.

Monday Morning Eye Opener, October 31, 2016

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Monday Morning Eye Opener, November 7, 2016

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Ag Decision Maker, November 2016, Vol. 21, no. 1

A Business Newsletter for Agriculture

Monday Morning Eye Opener, November 21, 2016

Weekly Newsletter from the Northwest District Office for libraries containing programs, activities, classes for the upcoming week.

Annual Report 2-15 Office of the Chief Information Officer, January 2016

In 2015, the OCIO worked across a broad range of projects and key initiatives in alignment with these goals. As an IT organization supporting services consumed by every agency of the State of Iowa (State), our key enterprise initiatives are conducted in addition to the day-to-day support activities required to keep government IT services operational and secure. These initiatives maintain alignment with key efficiency goals established by Governor Branstad and with specific legislative mandates.

Monday Morning Eye Opener, December 5, 2016

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Sulfur--an essential nutrient, 1983

Includes information on sulfur and how it effects soil and plants in Iowa.

Monday Morning Eye Opener, December 12, 2016

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