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Conservation Board Meeting

The Des Moines County Conservation Board generally meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30PM at the Conservation Office in West Burlington. 

For more information on the conservation department, visit the department's website.

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Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Posted by: Emergency Management Agency

Starr's Cave Owl Prowl

January and February are active months for barred owls because it is when they begin looking for a partner. Barred Owls use sound and body language to try to impress each other in hopes of finding a mate. Those who would like to learn more about owls are invited to join an Owl Prowl on Thursday, February 2nd starting at 7 p.m. at Starr’s Cave Nature Center.

This program is an hour and a half long and will be led by a Des Moines County Conservation Naturalist. The program will begin with a short presentation regarding owls followed by owl calling using recorded calls. The participants will head out for a 2-mile round trip night hike, and if all goes as planned, owl prowlers will hear owls talk back and might even get to see one swoop silently down for a closer look.

This Owl Prowl will meet at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center at 7 p.m. on February 2nd. Since silent listening is required, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and prepare for a 2-mile hike in the dark. There is no fee to join this event, but registration is required, as space is limited. To register, contact Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319) 753-5808.

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Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

DMC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting

Posted by: Emergency Management Agency

Big Hollow Owl Prowl

January and February are active months for barred owls because it is when they begin looking for a partner. They use sound and body language to try to impress each other in hopes of finding a mate. Those who would like to learn more about owls are invited to join an Owl Prowl on Thursday, February 9th starting at 7 p.m. at Big Hollow Recreation Area.

This program is an hour and a half long and will be led by a Des Moines County Conservation naturalist. The program will begin with a short presentation regarding owls and calling for owls using recorded calls. The participants will head out for a 2-mile round trip night hike, and if all goes as planned, owl prowlers will hear owls talk back and might even get to see one swoop silently down for a closer look.

This Owl Prowl will meet at the 300-meter shooting range at Big Hollow Recreation Area at 7 p.m. on February 9th. Since silent listening is required, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and prepare for a 2-mile hike in the dark. There is no fee to join this event, but registration is required, as space is limited. To register, contact Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319) 753-5808.

Posted by: Conservation

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

President's Day / County Offices Closed

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Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

Big Hollow Owl Prowl

January and February are active months for barred owls because it is when they begin looking for a partner. They use sound and body language to try to impress each other in hopes of finding a mate. Those who would like to learn more about owls are invited to join an Owl Prowl on Thursday, February 23rd starting at 7 p.m. at Big Hollow Recreation Area.

This program is an hour and a half long and will be led by a Des Moines County Conservation naturalist. The program will begin with a short presentation regarding owls and calling for owls using recorded calls. The participants will head out for a 2-mile round trip night hike, and if all goes as planned, owl prowlers will hear owls talk back and might even get to see one swoop silently down for a closer look.

This Owl Prowl will meet at the Hickory Shelter at Big Hollow Recreation Area at 7 p.m. on February 23rd. Since silent listening is required, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and prepare for a 2-mile hike in the dark. There is no fee to join this event, but registration is required, as space is limited. To register, contact Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319) 753-5808.

Posted by: Conservation

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors