Iowa Pheasant Decline Tied to Weather and Habitat Loss
A Iowa Department of Natural Resources task force warns that climate patterns and habitat loss are shrinking pheasant numbers. Officials call for extended conservation programs, more private-land biologists, and sustained funding to restore habitat and counter heavy spring rains.
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Todd Bogenschutz
John Beard
D-Decorah
Pheasant Task Force
Dale Garner
DNR Wildlife Bureau
Iowa
Bogenschutz
Towa
Linn County
Mike Bergman
Bergman
Dakotas
Minnesota
Matt O'Connor
Pheasants Forever
Lowa
Tom Fuller
Eastern
Ries
Boy Scouts Near 100th Anniversary Amid Growth and Debate
The Boy Scouts of America eyes its centennial as it has served an estimated 112 million youths, earning a congressional charter and notable presidents as honorary leaders. Yet battles over policy persist, with critics urging warmer inclusion while the organization defends its stance on gays and atheists.
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Boy Scouts of America
U.S
Barack Obama
BSA
Bob Mazzuca
America
Corr
Pennsylvania
Scouts and faith in America’s largest youth program
The Boy Scouts, long tied to religion, trace roots to 1928 Easton Pennsylvania with Edgar Corr as early scoutmaster. The article follows generations of Corrs and their ties to Scouting while noting membership decline from a 6 million peak in 1972 to under 4 million in 2008 amid changing activities and scandals.
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Edgar Corr
Easton
Andrew
Andrew Corr
Ted
Warren
BSA
William Boyce
London
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What Boy Scouts Meant to Their Lives Across Iowa
A collection of quotes from five locals ages 29 to 78 about how Scouting shaped their lives. They describe friendships, discipline, teamwork, peer support, leadership, outdoor appreciation, goal setting, and a creed of helping others.
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Boy Scouts
Jim Fausett
Coralville
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
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