Cedar Rapids area RV dealers report rebound despite 40 percent drop forecast
A revised projection from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association lowers its expected 40 percent drop in shipments for the year, but Cedar Rapids dealers say sales are down only modestly and have rebounded in the last three weeks. They cite fuel concerns, broader travel trends, and strong demand for large travel trailers and fifth wheels.
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Recreational Vehicles Industry Association
Cedar Rapids Area
the Gazette
Johnny Ketelsen
Krejci
Ron Wright
Wright Way RV
Hiawatha
Wright
Don Sedlacek
Cedar Rapids
Wyoming
Midwest
Sedlacek
Hillmer
Anamosa
Galen Englehart
Connie Waybill
Waybill’s
West
Waybill
Canada
California
Iowa to liberalize duck season with six day early opener
The Mississippi Flyway Council recommends a 50 day Iowa duck season with a six day early September period Sept 22 27 and a 100 point limit system for ducks. The plan allows four mallard drakes per day and outlines goose season open Oct 1 Dec 8 with five geese per day two Canadas or white fronted. Public comment and federal approval pending.
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Jim Mayer Gazette
Iowa
Mississippi Flyway Council
Washington
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Commission
al Weaver
First Ave. SE
Flyway Council
Toledo
Ohio
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
State Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources
Weaver
Canada
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
Michigan
Mississippi
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Washington, D.C
Fish and Wildlife Staff
Waterfowl Advisory Council
Fish and Wildlife Service
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Register
Hunters Hall of Fame to be located at Pueblo Airport
The Hunting Hall of Fame, a national museum for hunters and conservation, will locate at Pueblo Memorial Airport. Foundation president K W Vaughn said headquarters remain at Rancho Santa Fe, California.
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Pueblo, Colo
Hunting Hall of Fame
Pueblo Memorial Airport
K.W. Vaughn
Hunting Hall of Fame Foundation
Rancho Sante Fe
Calif
Excellent angling reported on Mississippi River and Iowa lakes
The Iowa Conservation Commission weekly fishing report notes good to excellent fishing across most species along the Mississippi River. Southern Iowa lakes continue to yield good pan fish from deep waters while trout streams vary from high to good condition with hatchery details advised.
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Des Moines
Mississippi River
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa
Better connections among ducks challenge migration norms
A survey in northwestern Iowa bands fifty redhead ducks in spring, then finds some shot in Canada in fall and eight captured by New York officials. Cedar Rapids biologists report wood ducks banded in spring and summer shot in Minnesota that same fall, suggesting ducks may head north before south. This prompts reevaluation of migration theories and flight routes.
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Iowa
Canada
Tion Commission
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Volga Park hearing set for August sixth in Fayette
The Iowa Conservation Commission will hold a third public meeting at 7 30 p m August 6 in the Colgrove Walker Memorial Building auditorium in Fayette to review a revised Volga River State Recreation Area master plan. The plan outlines phased facilities including picnic areas shelters rest rooms a campground 100 to 125 spaces and winter sports areas with possible lift. The project spans 15 to 20 years pending appropriations with ongoing public reviews and input coordinated by Kenneth Smith.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Volga River State Recreation
Fayette
Colgrove Walker Memorial Building
Volga River Park
Kenneth Smith
Smith
Finance risks rise as banks tighten RV loans Cedar Rapids area
Banks in Cedar Rapids vary in motorhome lending as high rates and resale concerns curb demand. United State Bank notes poor resale potential and gas costs, while First Trust says long-term lending tight due to high rates. Merchants National sees steady credit checks but waning demand. Peoples Bank offers 60-month loans to qualified buyers amid lower overall demand.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Larry Chmelicek
United State Bank
Chmelicek
First Trust and Savings Bank
John Vavra
Merchants National Bank Consumer Loan
Jim Henley
Henley
Vern Wilkinson
Peoples Bank and Trust Co
Free youth fishing clinic planned at Robbins Lake Ellis Park
A state agency and Cedar Rapids Bassmasters sponsor a free youth fishing clinic at Robbins Lake Ellis Park on Saturday Aug 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Topics include water safety fly fishing tackle choices and fish identification with instruction from commission staff and local clubs. Advanced registration requests names addresses and ages to Dick Schroeder Cedar Rapids Bassmasters.
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Robbins Lake
Ellis Park
Steve Waters
Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Commission
Cedar Rapids
Bassmasters
Waters
Ing
Dick Schroeder
19Th St. NW
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Coralville
Hunters’ Hall of Fame
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New York Conserva
Volga Park
Tive Center
Ken Smith
Wallace State Office
Henry Witwer
Witwer Insurance
Wilkinson
Hupp Electric Motors
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