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Iris at Quigley-Slattery Heritage Prairie, Buchanan County

Jessica Rilling

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  • 2025 Legislative Recap and Upcoming Opportunities

    MAY. 27, 2025

    May 15 marked the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session. Once again, conservation voices prevailed, demonstrating strong, consistent support for Iowa's outdoors! Here's what nature's advocates accomplished this session.

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  • For Nature's Stake

    MAY. 20, 2025

    By honoring their father and protecting the 80 acres that make up Wildin Heritage Prairie, the Wildin siblings provided crucial, diverse habitat for some of Iowa's rarest species.

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  • Catch the Breeze

    MAY. 16, 2025

    Rising temperatures and longer days aren't the only indication of spring! It's time to welcome a new weather phenomenon: wind. Due to changes in atmospheric pressure, spring tends to be the windiest season in Iowa.

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  • Layers of Richness

    MAY. 12, 2025

    Paul Willis is not only a farmer and INHF Board member, but also a national leader in ethical farming standards. Through his founding of Niman Ranch, his love for the land, animals and agriculture serves Iowa and beyond.

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  • Meet Laura Stein, INHF's incoming Chief Financial Officer

    APR. 29, 2025

    INHF is pleased to have Laura Stein join the team! Laura has amassed more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and government financial leadership, serving in financial roles with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Iowa Economic Development Authority and the National Speech and Debate Association. She is excited to bring her passion for nature and professional experience in driving financial stability to her role at INHF.

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