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Rotary Donates $500 To Animal Shelter

The Brookfield Rotary Club donated $500 to the Linn County Animal Shelter at its July 26 meeting. The shelter is in need of monetary donations along with blue Dawn dish soap, new or used flat sheets, kitty litter, paper towels, toilet paper and bleach. Donations can be dropped off between 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday or 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday. The shelter is located at 29205 Highway 11 in Brookfield.

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Native Trees And Plants

Planting native species is gaining in popularity and I often receive questions inquiring about the best native trees to plant and what are the best native plants to encourage pollinators. While this is a broad topic, there are some general ways to get started. During the heat of summer is a good time to make plans for what to plant in the fall or next spring. It may seem too early but there are many things to consider, and early planning is one key to success.

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Great Places To Visit In Celebration Of America’s National Parks

The National Park Service in the United States has been around for more than a century. Created in 1916, the National Park Service was initially tasked with protecting the country's 35 national parks and momuments. Today, the National Park System comprises more than 400 areas that cover more than 84 million acres in 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Saipan, and the Virgin Islands. The growth of the National Park Service is

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