Phil Kerr - Iowa's Ecological History and Land forms of Iowa 

I’m interested in your thoughts regarding morel mushroom hunting locations and panning for gold in Iowa. Where are the best locations to hunt morels based on the geological work you have done? I have panned for gold on the Cedar River but only found flakes. Does Iowa have small nuggets?

you can find geodes at north eastern iowa creek beds

This is great to learn a region outside my wheelhouse. I want to move where it's green. Everywhere I go within California is brown. The scenery. Unirrigated green would be amazing. I think.

Thank you. I"m in California seriously considering moving to Dubuque. I love to walk. Uphill and downhill is especially beneficial. Can you think of a better place? The Loess Hills, is that right, on the west side, would be fun. I much prefer to avoid driving. I need the hills rights where I live. Right out side my door. Tell me what you know. Please.