Cedar Rock house closed due to road washout this weekend
The Quasqueton area Cedar Rock house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright remains closed to public visitation as the road to the bluff overlooking the Wapsipinicon River washed out. The Iowa Conservation Commission said the house opened April 1 for public viewing and is normally open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays.
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Quasqueton
Cedar Rock
Wapsipinicon River
Iowa Conservation Commission
Earth Day Walk on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Earth Day 1983 marks a Community Walk in the Cedar Rapids metro area. On Sunday April 24 with a 1 p.m. start at Boyson Road trailhead in Hiawatha walkers will traverse the Cedar Valley Nature Trail toward Robins or Center Point Depot, about 14.4 miles to 12 miles depending on route. Marianne Cameron of Iowa Rails to Trails urges all ages to join and reconnect with the earth celebrating Earth Day’s origins and goals.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley
Boyson Road
Hiawatha
Main Street
Robins
Center Point Depot
Iowa Rails
Linn County Environmental Council
Turkey hunting seasons span spring weather pattern shift
Hunters faced duck like conditions with snow rain high winds and freezing temps as the first turkey season opened and runs through Monday. The second season begins Tuesday April 19 and ends April 26 followed by a third season April 27 through May 8.
C R Bass Masters Open Season at Longbranch Lake
The Cedar Rapids Bass Masters begin their season Sunday April 24 at Longbranch Lake Macon Missouri with a practice day on Saturday. Additional tournaments include May 7 8 at Thomas Hill Reservoir north central Missouri June 26 at Bellevue Iowa on the Mississippi River August 13 14 Goose Island south of Bellevue on the Mississippi September 18 Cassville Wisconsin on the Mississippi and October 8 9 Lansing on the Mississippi.
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Longbranch Lake
Macon
Thomas Hill Reservoir
Missouri
Bellevue
Iowa
Mississippi River
Goose Island
Mississippi
Cassville
Wis
Lansing
Ikes plan duck house project dinner fundraiser
Linn County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosts “A Night for the Birds” at 42nd Street NE with a pancake and sausage supper at 6 30 p m and a program at 7 30 p m Profits fund the wood duck house project Tickets 2 adults 1 50 youngsters 6 to 12 A wood duck house construction demo free wood and plans. a color wildlife film “A Second Chance” shown Public invited.
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Linn County
Izaak Walton League of America
42Nd Street
Senate amends bill to exempt toads and frogs
The Iowa Senate trimmed a conservation bill to exclude amphibians like toads and frogs. Proponents argued the Conservation Commission already handles non-game species, while critics warned the measure could prompt open dove season debates the chamber has previously rejected.
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Senate
Iowa Senate
Iowa Conservation Commission
Commission
al Farris
Division of Fish and Wildlife
The
Gazette
Robert Fagerland
House
Cedar Rapids firm plans nationwide fishing map premium
Three Arts Inc plans to print and distribute indexed county fishing maps in Cedar Rapids for nationwide promotion. The 22 by 28 inch maps show lakes, rivers, roads, and access points with county and state indexing, offered free with coupons or reduced prices at beverage stores and sporting goods shops.
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Cedar Rapids
Wally Miller
Promotion
Three Arts Inc
Second Ave
Three Arts
Miller
Department of Transportation
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Missouri
Arkansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
United States
Marion English setter tops dog trial at Matsell Bridge
The Eastern Iowa Shooting Dog Association held the National Shoot to Retrieve Trial at Matsell Bridge Access April 23 with 62 dogs over two days. Top dogs included Cindy the Brittany, Zeke and Sampson the German shorthairs, and Sunday winner Sandy the English setter owned by Bob Denlinger. The association plans a spring horseback trial April 30 to May 1 at Matsell's. details via Wayne Robinson at 4341 33rd Ave SW.
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Bob Denlinger
Marion
Eastern
Iowa
Shooting Dog Association
Matsell Bridge Access
Cindy
Brittany
Matsell’s
Wayne Robinson
33Rd Ave
Combellick Re-elected to Lead Iowa Rails to Trails
Mary Combellick was re-elected president at the Iowa Rails to Trails Inc. April meeting for 1983 84. Off icers include Wilma Clark Marianne Cameron Bo Cameron Karen Rhines and Bob Mahraum with a board listing Bobbie Berry Liz Bump Peter Burnett John Clark Irv Jerks Lynn Hudek Elaine Ott. The group works to convert the Illinois Gulf Central Railroad corridor to a conservation recreation trail from Hiawatha to Gilbertville with Linn County overseeing the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Surface work from Boyson Road Hiawatha to the Lafayette underpass is completed and graveling continues toward Center Point. Membership open to the public. call 393 6782. Dues: $15 family $5 individual. mail to Box 2692 Cedar Rapids 52406.
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Iowa Rails To Trails Inc
Mary Combellick
Indian Creek Road
Marion
Wilma Clark
Marianne Cameron
Bo Cameron
Karen Rhines
Bob Mahraum
Bobbie Berry
Liz Bump
Peter Burnett
John Clark
Irv Jerks
Lynn Hudecek
Pete de Jong
Elaine Ott
Iawa Rails To Trails Inc
Illinois Gulf Central Railroad
Hiawatha
Gilbertville
Linn County Conservation Board
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Boyson Road
Lafayette
Center Point
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
CCC Sets 50th Year Reunion For July 31
Civilian Conservation Corps alumni of Companies 1756 and 781 plan a 50th reunion Sunday July 31 at Backbone State Park Strawberry Point at the park south entrance. The event coincides with the Lake Preservation Association Blue Grass Festival July 29 31. Harry Powell chairman 1118 34th St NE invites all members of the two companies other CCC members and the public to attend with a program and special guests planned.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Backbone State Park
Strawberry Point
Lake Preservation Association
Harry Powell
34Th St. NE
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C.R. Bass Masters
Ikes
C.R
Jim Mayer Gazette Outdoor Editor
Dave Thomas
Stephanie Karrick
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Cou Falls
Karrick
Walter D. Simmons
Klinger
Association
Charlie Taylor
Foxy Lady
Terry Prenosil
Christy
Tom Love
Sandy
Jack
Nobby
Ron Allen
Sampson
Joe
Carl Oberstat
Turkey Hunting
66Th Avenue
Swark
Elks Ymca
Elks
Combellick
CCC
Berkley
Shad
Larry Walderbach
Center Pr. Rd
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