Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Help us recognize an outstanding professional in the lawn care industry - make your nomination today!
Form available online at iowalawncare.org/Award/

08/18/2026

Great turn out for the Snow Removal Workshop today at Eby in Story City! Thanks to all our sponsors and attendees for supporting this exciting event ❄️

08/06/2026

Does your irrigation system have a leak? 💧

Signs include abnormally wet areas on your lawn, a higher-than-usual water bill, low water pressure, and wet valve boxes.

Share whether you've noticed any of these telltale indications of an , then read our blog to learn more!

https://apluslawn.com/blog/is-your-irrigation-system-leaking-look-out-for-these-signs/

08/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association’s Professional of the Year award! This is your chance to recognize a peer who goes above and beyond in professionalism, customer service, and dedication to the lawn care industry.

If you know someone who sets the standard in our field, we encourage you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate their hard work and impact. https://www.iowalawncare.org/Award

07/31/2026

See the latest turfgrass research in action!

Join us September 1 at the ISU Horticulture Research Station for the Iowa Turfgrass Field & Demo Day. Connect with nearly 20 vendors, attend education sessions for golf, sports field, and lawn care professionals, and enjoy breakfast and a BBQ lunch.

Register today: https://www.iowaturfgrass.org/field-demo-day

07/28/2026

There's still time to sign up for this year's Snow Removal Workshop on August 18th. This will be a great educational and networking opportunity for anyone working with snow removal so don't miss out! Register today at www.iowalawncare.org/events

07/14/2026

Join us August 18th for our Snow Removal Workshop! Great educational and networking opportunities for anyone working with Iowa's unpredictable winters. Register today at www.iowalawncare.org/events

07/02/2026

🎇July 1, 2026

🎉 Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) is easing restrictions from a Stage III Mandatory Lawn Water Ban to a Stage II Water Alert effective immediately for residential customers. Residents are asked to follow the Even/Odd Watering Schedule. 🩵Commercial and Government Customers will be phased in as conditions allow.

🗓️Even/Odd Lawn Watering Schedule
❌ No lawn watering on Monday
2️⃣Addresses ending in an even number: Water on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
1️⃣Addresses ending in an odd number: Water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

😊 Thank you to everyone who helped conserve water and helped us reach this stage. We are now asking residents to reduce outdoor water use by 50 percent. CIWW will issue guidance for businesses and government as conditions allow.

While conditions have improved, water quality remains a challenge, and we ask that you continue conserving water whenever possible.

👓 Read our press release here: https://ciww.gov/central-iowa-water-works-eases-restrictions-through-phased-approach-to-stage-ii/