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10/16/2026

Are you a college student with a passion for Iowa's nature? Kickstart your career with INHF.

Interns make huge contributions to INHF's land restoration, communications, policy and trail programs. One of the most respected internship programs in the state, nearly 20 office and field interns each year learn about Iowa's native habitats, contribute to active stewardship efforts and bring INHF's work to new audiences.

Interns will grow skills in:
🦋Stewarding Iowa’s land, water and wildlife - chainsaw operation, plant species ID, ecosystem management practices, and more
📣 Conservation communications – grant and creative writing, visual storytelling, graphic design
🔗 Networking – meet with staff and partners in a variety of roles to gain a vision for your desired career path

Accepting applications now. Learn more about the different internships INHF provides at inhf.org/about-us/internships

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

When and where to see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Iowa in 2026 >> https://iowaroadtrip.net/bzk1

10/15/2026

Making plans for a last minute Fall Road trip?

🍁 Even the walk to Spook Cave puts on a show in the fall. A canopy of yellow leaves frames the bridge and the cave entrance tucked into the bluff.

If you’ve only seen Spook Cave in the summer, this is a good excuse to return for a boat tour.

📍 Spook Cave & Campground, McGregor, Iowa
📍 13299 Spook Cave Road, McGregor, IA 52157
📸 Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip

10/15/2026

Now You know!

Roads Classification Details

1. Highway A major public road designed to connect cities, towns, and important destinations. Highways may have intersections and direct access to nearby properties.

2. Freeway A high-capacity road with controlled access. It generally has divided carriageways, grade-separated interchanges, and no at-grade intersections.

3. Expressway A high-speed road designed for efficient traffic movement. Depending on its design, it may have controlled access or some at-grade intersections.

4. Interstate A road belonging to the U.S. Interstate Highway System, designed to connect states and major cities. Most interstate highways are freeways with controlled access.

5. Turnpike A toll road where drivers pay to use the road. Turnpikes often provide high-speed travel between cities and regions.

Important Note: These terms are not all separate road-design categories. A highway can also be a freeway, an expressway, or a toll road. “Interstate” specifically refers to the U.S. highway system.

10/15/2026

Amazing Structure@!

The Barn in Sherrill, Iowa, with rolling farmland stretching out behind it. 🍂

This aerial view gives you a look beyond the bar and grill’s red roof, across the fields and hills of Dubuque County. A few trees are starting to show their fall colors along the edges of the fields, too.

If your next drive takes you through Sherrill, here’s a spot to keep in mind for a meal along the way.

📍 The Barn, Sherrill, Iowa
📍 5090 Sherrill Road
📸 Brian Abeling / Iowa

10/14/2026

Beautiful Structure!!

A look inside St. Mary’s Church in Guttenberg, Iowa.

From the center aisle, the rows of wooden pews lead your eye toward the ornate altar. Above, white arches frame rose-colored ceiling panels, with painted scenes and stained-glass windows adding even more detail.

There’s a lot to take in here, especially when you look up. What catches your eye first?

📍 St. Mary’s Church, Guttenberg, Iowa
📍 518 S. Second Street
📸 Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip

10/14/2026

Water Hand Pump Design Details

A water hand pump is a manually operated device used to extract groundwater through a borewell. Its main components include the handle, pump head, spout, piston, cylinder, connecting rod, GI pipe, and foot valve, mounted on a concrete platform for stability and proper drainage.

10/14/2026

Septic Tank Design Details

A septic tank is an underground wastewater treatment system that collects sewage from a building and separates solids from liquids. Inside the tank, heavier solids settle as sludge, oils and grease form a scum layer, and partially treated wastewater flows through the outlet pipe to a suitable soakaway or drainage field for further treatment.

10/14/2026

Staircase Design Calculation