The last fall color report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources was released this week. Fall colors are in peak season right now across southeast Iowa. Oaks are showing their colors and it is adding to the whole beauty of the landscape. A week to week and a half remains of the peak time to view colors. In south central Iowa, fall colors are in full swing across Lucas and Monroe Counties. Yellows shown by hickories and cottonwood are nearing the end of their season. Oaks are providing most of the color now with bronze, purple, and reds. Shrubs especially dogwood are showing great purples, yellows, and reds. You can find more information on fall colors and other aspects of Iowa nature at www.iowadnr.org