The 200-mile-long land formation known as the Loess Hills which comprises much of Iowa’s western border is subject of a new collaborative book. “On Common Ground: Learning and Living in the Loess ...

MOORHEAD, Iowa — Many people would describe Iowa with a simplistic simile beginning “As flat as … ” Perhaps “ … a pancake,” or maybe “ … a table top,” or even “ … champagne on Jan. 2.” I would have ...

The Hitchcock Nature Center is in the heart of the Loess Hills of western Iowa. A major plan is in the works to enhance a recreational area in the Loess Hills of western Iowa. Crescent Hill at ...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa ( KCAU) — The Loess Hills Prairie Seminar is quickly approaching! Tyler Ruge, with Monona County ...

A western Iowa conservation group started a four-day bike ride Thursday to raise awareness of the Loess Hills region. The Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development group’s Lance Brisbois says ...

The Iowa Legislature has passed a measure that would help designate the Loess Hills of western Iowa as Iowa's "state prairie." The Iowa House passed the measure Wednesday 97-0, matching passage ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. HARRISON COUNTY — From their fertile soil on the Loess Hills Lavender Farm grows the lavender plant — a ...

Discover the history and ecology of Iowa's Loess Hills. Discover the history and ecology of Iowa's Loess Hills. Road Trip Iowa is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on ...

HONEY CREEK, Iowa (WOWT) - From these native seeds, the prairies can take hold. “Iowa has the best soils in the world. The prairies made those soils.” “The prairies provide a lot of great benefits, ...

A murky story continues to baffle amateur historians in the Loess Hills. It stretches back to early statehood, when a pioneer settled in Monona County and gathered workers on his farmstead. Now, there ...

MOORHEAD, Iowa — Many people would describe Iowa with a simplistic simile beginning “As flat as … ” Perhaps “ … a pancake,” or maybe “ … a table top,” or even “ … champagne on Jan. 2.” I would have ...