DriftlessNow.com’s focus is on the nature, geological features, cultures, and people of the Driftless area. In addition, we showcase events that celebrate the pride and diversity that makes the Southwest Wisconsin Driftless region unique.
All in Iowa Driftless Area
According to AGDaily’s website, North Carolina, Iowa, Wisconsin, and California are among the states with the largest numbers of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), and Environmental Protection Agency data show the total number of CAFOs across the U.S. as topping 20,000.
Over the last two years, 70 Coon Creek Watershed residents shared more than 60 hours of stories about the Coon Creek Watershed as part of the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council’s Learning to Make Running Water Walk Oral Narrative Project. Madison-based artist Gabrielle Whisler has listened to nearly all of them.
Often referred to as the radio station of the Driftless, WDRT has been on air since 2010. As a community radio station, WDRT is, for the most part, a volunteer-based station. This past weekend, the station celebrated community by holding their first ‘Block Party’.
I imagine most, if not all of our readership has heard the term “forever home” used when it comes to pets, whether a rescue or surrender. The number of cats and dogs alone that do not have a home is staggering. But what about exotic pets?
I met the Lovelys back in 2019 when covering the Vernon County Dairy breakfast at the Dale and Brenda Torgerson Farm. While the Lovelys were performing, I stood for a while listening to them sing. There was something about them singing together that just made me feel good and smile.
The Bad Axe, a beautiful river but with a sad and violent history.
Mention Iowa and people think of factory farms or the presidential caucus siege. Luckily there’s more to the Hawkeye state. The Northeast corner of Iowa is located in the Driftless and well worth a visit.
