Winter nature walk reveals tracks and poetry at Indian Creek
A small group joined Barb Binhammer and Marion Patterson for a winter nature hike at Indian Creek Nature Center. They noted tracks of rabbits and pheasants, observed pellets and owl behavior, discussed trees and wildlife, and shared haiku inspired by winter.
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Otis Road
Indian Creek
Binhammer
Patterson
Nature Center Woods
Nature Center
Matt Meyer
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg
the Center
Missouri Conservation Commission
Mrs. Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Barb Binhammer
Iowa ice fishing remains strong with safety urged nationwide
Iowa Conservation Commission warns anglers to test ice before venturing from shore as reports show solid catches of crappies bluegills and some bass on the Mississippi and inland lakes. Local parks report ice depths from 9 to 12 feet with officials noting safe walking ice and two pole limits for Wisconsinites and Iowans alike. Licenses expire December 31 with 1979 permits already on sale.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
John Spinner
State Fish Hatchery
Lansing
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Beck Lake
Lansing Bridge
DeSoto Bay
Wisconsin
Sippi
Bellevue
Sabula
Brown Lake
Sabula Lake
Green Island
Backbone State Park
Strawberry Point
the Conservation Commission
Iowa
L L Bean grows from Maine shop to national powerhouse
Freeport based L L Bean Inc has surged from under six million to about seventy three million dollars in annual sales and expanded to over 1 200 employees. Mail order accounts for 80 percent of sales as the company modernizes with computers and a large distribution complex while preserving its durable goods image and strong customer service.
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Freeport
Maine
L.L. Bean Inc
Bean’s
L.L. Bean
L.L
Leon Gorman
Gorman
Bowdoin College
Navy
Bean
Coty
Haute Couture
Fifth Boulevard
Fisherees Schedule Snowy Ice Events in Iowa Region
Ice fisherees are slated in four Iowa area locations. On Saturday January 13 at Hannen Lake near Blairstown the event is sponsored by Red Cedar Chapter Izaak Walton League. Sunday January 19 at Lake Macbride near Solon features Wildlife Outdoor Club sponsorship. Sunday February 11 at Wapsipinicon River Central City is backed by North Linn Fish and Game Club. Sunday February 17 at Jones County Central Park near Amber is sponsored by Anamosa Chapter Izaak Walton League.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Irvin Schirm
Benton County
Hannen Park
Blairstown
Hannen Lake
Larry Kenyon
Lake Macbride State Park
Solon
Red Cedar
Izaak Walton League
Vinton
Lake Macbride
Wildlife Outdoor Club
Wapsipinicon River
Central City
North Linn Fish and Game Club
Jones County Central Park
Amber
Anamosa
Lamprey Pie Through History A Delicacy and Legend
Sea lampreys long seen as a delicacy across eras. Roman Emperor Vitellius favored lamprey, and medieval French cooks stewed them in wine. King Henry I is said to have died after eating lamprey pie, a tale of gourmet excess and royal appetite.
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Vitellius
England
Henry I
Kirkwood lists weekend outdoor courses in ice climbing and skiing
Kirkwood Community College announces an eight program outdoor recreation series starting Jan 26 with weekend trips and two week long excursions in April. Courses include cross country skiing dog sledding ice climbing timber wolf and black bear research backpacking in Utah and a Colorado winter ski trip. Prices range from 60 to 195 dollars with deposits and some include transportation and meals. Reservations start Jan 2. call 398-5412.
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Minnesota
Utah Mountains
Colorado
Kirkwood Community College
John B. Fritschner
Community Education
Kirkwood
Seppo Iso-Ahola
Finland
Lake Superior
Superior National Forest
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota Department of Education Environmental Center
Isabella
Minn
Duluth
Canyon National Park
Utah
Winter Park
Colo
Record Your Big Fish for Iowa State Registry
The Iowa Conservation Commission urges anglers with lunker size catches to certify by December 31. Over 100 entries have arrived, including possible state records. 1978 entries require ounce-accurate weights on legal scales with two witnesses. total length measured snout to tail. include a photo and entry form.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Commission
Des Moines
Solar flare detected from southern sun regions
A large solar flare was detected in the sun's southern hemisphere. Forecasters at the Space Environment Services Center in Boulder said the flare likely originated from two neighboring regions on the solar disc.
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Boulder
Colo
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Space Environment Services Center
It Wouldn’t Be Sunday Without a Parade
A call to attend a local Sunday parade promised as a highlight of the weekend. Organizers urged residents to join, noting festive floats and community participation to kick off the day.
Winter activities at Indian Creek Nature Center January February 1979
Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids announces multiple winter programs. Cross country ski clinics on January 6, workshops on January 20 and 27, and a members only Sac and Fox Trail ski on January 21. Additional events include astronomy courses January 11 and 18, a wood heating talk January 25, a winter fest February 3, bobsled rides February 11 and 18, and a winter wildflower stroll February 18. Pre registration required for most events.
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Indian Creek
Otis
Bertram Roads
Cedar Rapids
Sac and Fox Trail
Frank Olson
Hunters urged to turn in duck gizzards and wings for study
Wildlife biologist Donald Pfeiffer asks duck hunters to surrender gizzards and wing parts from mallard and pintail ducks shot last season. Samples help check for steel shot. Hawkeye Wildlife Management HQ sits west of Highway 218 near the Iowa River in the Coralville Reservoir area. Also noted is the 1962 Bay of Pigs airlift arrival of over 1,100 prisoners in Miami following ransom payment.
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Wildlife Management
Donald Pfeiffer
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Headquarters
Pfeiffer
Hawkeye
Highway 218
Iowa River
Coralville Reservoir
Cuba
Miami
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Jim Mayer
Gazette
Edwin Way Teale
Marion Patterson
Henry David Thoreau
Robert Frost
Cedar River
Journoor
Rick Patterson
Roger Tory Peterson
John McIvor
Burlington Northern Railroad
Bellevue Area
Don Carrier
Bellevue State Park
Missis
Homey
L.L. Bean's
Big Business
Lamprey
Iowa Conservationist Magazine
Hupp Electric Motors
33Rd Ave
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