Has A Mountain Lion Returned To Des Moines Area?Has A Mountain Lion Returned To Des Moines Area?A picture over the weekend seems to suggest that a mountain lion is back in Des Moines. The DNR says 'probably not'. Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Iowa DNR Looking For Volunteers To Study BatsIowa DNR Looking For Volunteers To Study BatsWant to spend some time outdoors this summer with bats? Then the DNR wants to hear from you! Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Davenport Man Gets A Ticket After Catching HUGE FishDavenport Man Gets A Ticket After Catching HUGE FishA Davenport man is charged with 'noodling' after being photographed with HUGE catfish.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Iowa City Has A Deer ProblemIowa City Has A Deer ProblemWith their request for sharpshooters denied, Iowa City is looking for help in solving their deer problem. Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Motorists Beware, The Rut Is On!Motorists Beware, The Rut Is On!For Iowa's deer population, love is in the air. Literally. Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Guide To Fall ColorsGuide To Fall ColorsYes, I realize it is going to be 90 degrees right through the weekend. But fall starts on Friday and fall colors won't be far behind.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Bears In IowaBears In IowaA young black bear has been sighted multiple times in Eastern Iowa this week. How long will he stay?Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
DNR Issues Warning For Well Owners In Flooded AreasDNR Issues Warning For Well Owners In Flooded AreasThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources is issuing a warning to anyone with a private well for drinking water.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Kangaroo On The Loose in Iowa!Kangaroo On The Loose in Iowa!Police get stray animal calls frequently. Dogs and cats mostly. But how about a kangaroo?Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
It's Free Fishing Weekend in IowaIt's Free Fishing Weekend in IowaMy dad has been an avid fisherman for decades and I've spent a lot of time with him, though admittedly not enough, taking part in his favorite sport. Ponds, rivers, backwaters, small pools of water (ok, not really), he's fished them all...Bob JamesBob James