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Add apple-picking to your fall 2026 bucket list: 8 Iowa U-pick farms to check out
These Iowa orchards and U-pick farms offer apple picking and seasonal fun.
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Your fall 2026 guide to leaf peeping in Iowa
Planning a fall road trip? Here’s where to go leaf peeping in Iowa in 2026, from the Mississippi River corridor to scenic drives.
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15 fall events across eastern, northern, and central Iowa worth the drive in 2026
Plan a fall weekend with this 2026 guide to 15 Iowa festivals and events across eastern, northern, and central Iowa, including concerts, art fairs, pumpkin patches, and small-town traditions.
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Report: Fertilizer industry profits off of Iowa’s nitrate problem
New data shows that fertilizer companies are profiting from dangerous levels of nitrate and other toxins in Iowa waterways.
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Harvest season: Best farm stands & local produce in East-Central Iowa
Stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, locally raised meats, and more at these East-Central Iowa farm stands and markets.
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2026 Oktoberfest celebrations happening across Iowa
With endless beer and brats, lawn games, costume contests, and live music, these are the best 2026 Oktoberfest celebrations in Iowa.
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See awe-inspiring autumn hues by hitting these Driftless Area trails
Drink in autumn leaf displays paired with dramatic limestone bluffs, ice caves, and more on these Driftless Area hikes.
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The best early-fall activities in Iowa (before peak season crowds)
Take advantage of late August and early September to get outside and enjoy some of the best seasonal activities in Iowa.
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11 fun (and free!) Labor Day events in Iowa
Looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend without spending a fortune? Here are free concerts, festivals, parades and more happening across Iowa.
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It pays (literally) to be a poll worker in Iowa
Learn about poll worker requirements, eligibility, training, pay, and how to sign up to serve as a poll worker in Iowa.
