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Meet Iowa’s sleepiest mammal

The thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus), colloquially known as “squinnies” in Iowa, spends more of the year asleep than awake.

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Help a Bat: Build a Bat House

Bats are a great addition to any backyard - they are an excellent source of pest control and will kill loads of those pesky mosquitoes.

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Top 3 ways to handle fall leaves

Fall leaves are beautiful -- until they pile up in your yard. Your leaves, branches and other landscape materials can nourish your lawn, garden or community.

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4 things to know before packing a cooler

Packing a cooler is a science and art, one that will help any camping trip go smoother and safer. With a little preparation, packing a cooler is quite simple.

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8 hidden surprises at Maquoketa Caves

Maquoketa Caves State Park may be known for its caves and gorgeous scenery, but do you know about these “hidden surprises” suggested by park staff?

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Meet Iowa's smallest carnivore

Though they be but little, they are fierce! The least weasel (Mustela nivalis) is the smallest species of true carnivore, coming from the order Carnivora.

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Don't trash these 8 things

Each year, almost 3 million tons of trash end up in Iowa landfills. Help keep items out of landfills by following these easy tips!