Good morning, West Des Moines.

Residents in ten central counties can order eight tree species in 3-gallon containers from Trees Forever for fall planting under the One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative.

Pickups are Saturday, Oct. 10 in Des Moines, and property owners may reserve up to five trees at $20 each.

Summer ends today as fall colors begin emerging on urban and rural trees, with maples turning bright red, says district forester Joe Herring.

Rainfall and herbicide drift could affect the vivid display—expected to peak by mid-October in central Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is testing a new method that uses water samples & eDNA to track fish species in lakes and streams.

Fisheries Biologist Andrew Carlson said the approach, similar to studies in other states, may soon update how fish populations are monitored.

Senate candidates Turek and Hinson propose pausing U.S. diesel exports and suspending the gas tax to ease fuel costs for local farmers.

Grassley noted diesel prices, now over $6.31 per gallon, are hurting rural incomes — prompting calls for relief.

Iowa HHS plans to reorganize 99 county public health departments into seven regions starting Jan.

1 to improve coordination while local leaders worry that reduced funding for services may follow. Applications to lead a region are due Oct. 8.

Polk County Sheriff's Office launched the I.G.N.I.T.E. program Monday to teach inmates essential life skills and offer workforce training at the county jail (aiming to support better outcomes after release).