Conservation officer’s stories reveal harsher crimes and courage
Erika Billerbeck, Iowa DNR conservation officer, describes cases beyond wildlife, including sex offender-type crimes in state parks, illicit drugs, and domestic violence. Colleagues and readers credit her for calm, factual writing that connects people with nature and showcases the demanding, safety-focused work at Coralville Lake.
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Rural districts expand career pathways with business partners
Iowa districts broaden work based learning with Kirkwood help to offer internships apprenticeships and career exploration in agriculture industrial tech family and consumer science and business. Schools face demand gaps for niche classes while rural Benton and Vinton Shellsburg seek local industry hosts and on site training to prepare students for life after high school.
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