The Rotary Club of Christiansburg-Blacksburg celebrated its 100th anniversary with an event at the University Club at Virginia Tech on May 20. Christiansburg Mayor Mike Barber and Blacksburg Mayor Leslie
Burlington, IA- Des Moines County Conservation will be hosting an Invasive Species Removal Day on March 25th, at Starr's Cave Park and Preserve. Participants will be given the opportunity to make a positive impact on the park by helping to remove invasive species. The event will begin at 10 AM and end at 12 PM. Registration for the event is not required. If participants have PPE, like eye protection and gloves, they are encouraged to bring it as there will be a limited supply to be lent out. Participants will be instructed on the proper techniques for identifying and removing the invasives and given the tools to successfully remove them. Participants are advised to dress for the event by wearing long pants, close-toed shoes, and long sleeve shirts. For more information, contact Starr's Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808, or visit them on Facebook.