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Mark Sept. 18 for the INLA Day of Service

Posted on Aug 15, 2025 in news, Slider

Mark Sept. 18 for the INLA Day of Service

Come join the students from DMACC, Kirkwood Community College, and Iowa State University’s Horticulture programs as we roll up our sleeves to make a difference at our annual Day of Service! In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, these future green-industry leaders will transform the open space surrounding a detention basin along a brand-new road on E 45th Street, just west of Delaware Elementary in Des Moines. With shovels, plants, and plenty of teamwork, this hands-on project will turn a blank canvas into a welcoming, vibrant landscape for the neighborhood to enjoy for years to...

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August INLA Newsletter

Posted on Aug 15, 2025 in news, Slider

August INLA Newsletter

The most recent edition of the INLA newsletter has been posted for August. Stay up to date and see what’s happening with the association. NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

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You Should Be An INLA Member

Posted on Aug 15, 2025 in news, Slider

You Should Be An INLA Member

The INLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the Iowa Nursery, Landscape, and Garden Center industries. Visit the Membership page for more information or to become a member!

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INLA Office Operations Temporarily Move During Construction

Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in news

INLA Office Operations Temporarily Move  During Construction

The Grow Iowa’s Future with Agribusiness Capital Campaign has reached another milestone and work is ready to begin work on remodeling the Agribusiness Association of Iowa building, which is also the home office for Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association. On June 11, 2020, the INLA offices will be temporarily relocated to a building a few miles away on the east side of Des Moines. The office phone number, email addresses, and other contact information remain the same. We will continue to receive US Postal Service correspondence at the current Des Moines Street headquarters address. The only...

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Pesticide Applicator Self-Service Site Now Available From IDALS

Posted on Apr 7, 2020 in news, Slider

Pesticide Applicator Self-Service Site Now Available From IDALS

Pesticide applicators and licensed businesses have a new way to apply for their certification, pay fees, and check on their status. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has launched a self-service portal for pesticide applicators meant to streamline the certification process. Never Logged-in Before? First-time users will need to register to use the online site. Once registered, users can check on their status, pay fees, and retrieve certification numbers. The site also works for licensed businesses and private applicators. Additionally, for new applicators who will...

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Congrats & Thank You 2020 Auction Donors!

Posted on Mar 19, 2020 in news, Scholarships, Slider

Congrats & Thank You 2020 Auction Donors!

2020 INLA Scholarship Recipients Annually the Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association (INLA) provides scholarships to students who are pursuing majors in horticulture degrees at Iowa colleges. INLA is pleased to award the ISU Haber Scholarship Winner to Luke Dietrich of West Des Moines, IA and the Community College Scholarship to Taylor Greko of Kirkwood Community College. Harber Scholarship Luke Dietrich, ISU Community College Scholarship Taylor Greko, Kirkwood Community College   2020 Scholarship Auction Donors Thank you to all the companies who donated to the scholarship auction....

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