Flames swept across the prairie at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center Monday afternoon—not from a wildfire, but from a carefully planned burn aimed at bringing Iowa’s grasslands back to life.

Established in 1990, the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge aims to protect, restore and manage the native ecosystems of tallgrass prairie that once covered 85% of Iowa The central Iowa wildlife ...

It seems like such *** perfect mix hidden behind the big blue stem and Indian prairie grasses roam wild bison, the first wild bison to live in Iowa. In nearly *** century, the herd is small, only ...

Prairies could become a source of energy and profit, according to two recent studies headed by researchers at Iowa State University. Why it matters: Grasslands have environmental benefits, but ...

CEDAR FALLS -- The Prairie Rapids Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The program will feature Laura Fischer Walter, the plant materials program manager at the University of Northern Iowa ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 1, 2025. Click here for that audio. The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even ...