Steamboats on the Missouri River
The Missouri River was a connection for Iowans and others traveling west. However, the Missouri River was strong, dangerous and caused many boats to sink.
The Missouri River was a connection for Iowans and others traveling west. However, the Missouri River was strong, dangerous and caused many boats to sink.
Steamboats transported goods to and from Iowa before railroads were built.
Steamboats on the Mississippi River connected Iowa to other parts of the country, but not without challenges. Learn how engineers overcame problems faced by the Des Moines Rapids.
From horse-drawn wagons to steamboats to railroads to cars, how people travel in Iowa has changed over time.
Immerse yourself in the sounds, and imagine the smells and textures of the prairie.
Learn about Iowa's geology and ancient past by exploring land features and fossilized creatures.
Let's learn how bison are involved in the prairie reconstruction process at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge.
Naturalists and biologists work to protect and preserve prairies. However, volunteers, farmers, families and even you can play a role in prairie preservation.
Controlled prairie burns are done to help control the species of plants in a prairie.
Plants like trees and prairie plants pull carbon from the air and store it, but prairie plants are able to store carbon in their roots, which protects them from surface threats like tornadoes and fires.