Linn County bows out with Dan Biechler retirement
Dan Biechler, longtime Linn County Conservation executive director for 30 years, will retire after a 42 year career with the agency. Born near Key West Iowa he grew up hiking and mapping natural areas and plans to stay connected to conservation. He began as a ISU forestry student and internship before rising to leadership in 1988.
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Career Highlights From Linn County Leader Biechler
Biechler reflects on a storied tenure with Linn County noting the Wickiup Hill Learning Center and the county’s expansive land acquisitions for natural areas and parks as among his most memorable achievements. The narrative underscores long lasting conservation and educational efforts during his time in office.
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Retirement open house honors Dan Biechler in Marion
Dan Biechler will retire with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. January 12 at Squaw Creek Park Red Cedar Lodge in Marion. Linn County officials plan to name a future pedestrian bridge at the Cedar River site Biechler Bridge, following last year’s $40 million Water and Land Legacy bond. He expressed surprise and gratitude, and noted the Linn County Conservation Board will choose his successor early next year. He hopes to travel more and spend time with his twin brother Denis and growing family. Contact Mitchell Schmidt at the Gazette.
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Linn Conservation unveils first 12 bond funded projects
Linn County Conservation announced twelve bond funded projects totaling about 1.86 million dollars with estimated leverage exceeding 5.48 million. Projects include Wickiup Hill wetland enhancements Pollinator plantings Matsell Bridge restoration Buffalo Creek wetlands and park improvements. The 20 year bond funds water quality land protection parks trails and trails projects with homeowner costs around 27 dollars yearly.
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Hy-Vee withholds fourth restaurant location in Wahlburgers pact
Hy-Vee has not announced where it will build and operate a fourth restaurant under its agreement with Wahlburgers, contrary to a prior Sunday business story. An official email says Hy-Vee has sold meal replacement kits for some time. The Gazette invites reader feedback on accuracy and will publish corrections if needed.
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