Season opens for spring turkey hunting licenses in Iowa
The Iowa Conservation Commission accepts applications for spring turkey licenses with a February 16 deadline. Three hunting periods run April 13–19, April 20–27, and April 28–May 9. A total of 7,065 licenses will be issued across eight zones, with some enlargements in Eastern Iowa zones.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa
Conservation Officers
Commission
Wallace State
Des Moines
Fishing classes postponed by snow in Linn County
Bill Krejca of Marion postponed opening sessions of his Fishing Techniques and Tackle Making classes at the Linn County Izaak Walton Clubhouse. The Monday session moved to Jan 18 and will skip Jan 25, with classes resuming Feb 1. Saturday sessions start today at 8:30 a.m. Enrollment remains open.
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Bill Krejca
Marion
Krejca
Linn County
Izaak Walton
Boxa Re elected Commodore Of Cedar Boat Club
Gib Boxa of Route 1 was re elected commodore of the Cedar Boat Club at the annual meeting held January 9 at the Sheraton Inn. New officers include Jim Schultz first vice commodore Jim Keilholtz second vice commodore Becky Karr treasurer Bill Allen secretary and Dick Cortez cruise captain. Officers serve one year.
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Gib Boxa
Cedar Boat Club
Sheraton Inn
Jim Schultz
Jim Keilholtz
Becky Karr
Bill Allen
Dick Cortez
Rescheduled ice fishing derbies listed with new dates
Weather delays push back two derbies and add several new sessions across Iowa. Events include Red Cedar Izaak Walton League at Rodgers Park Vinton January 23, Earl OBrien Memorial at Lake Iowa January 24, Cedar Rapids Bass Masters at Pleasant Creek January 30, Outdoor Wildlife Club at Lake Macbride January 31, Alla makee County Sportsman Club at Nobles Island January 31, North Linn Sportsmans Club at Wapsi Y February 6 7 Prairie du Chien fisheree at Gremore Lake February 7 with park access noted.
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Red Cedar
Izaak Walton League
Vinton
Rodgers Park
Earl O’brien
Iowa County
Lake Iowa
Millersburg
Ladora
Cedar Rapids
Pleasant Creek
Palo
Shellsburg
Lake Macbride
Solon
Allamakee County Sportsman Club
Nobles’ Island
Harpers Ferry
North Linn Sportsman’s Club
John Hancock Born on This Date in 1737
On this date in 1737 the future American Patriot John Hancock was born. His prominence rose as a leader in the American Revolution and as president of the Continental Congress, shaping the push for independence.
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John Hancock
Iowa Park Projects Delayed By State Budget Shortfall
Iowa Conservation Commission list of 13 priority projects totaling about 2.6 million awaits spending guidance as Gov. Ray’s recommended 747000 for parks and other items is unlikely to be exceeded. House Leader Rep. Pope signals continuation of governor-led spending limits.
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Des Moines
Iowa Conservation Commission
Robert Ray
Commission
Pope
Larry Wilson
Ray
Wilson
Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
Saylorville Dam
Corps of Engineers
Sierra Club Dinner to Feature Rep Tom Tauke in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar-Wapsie Group of the Iowa Chapter hosts a dinner February 6 at 6 p.m. at Wenceslaus Square Restaurant Cedar Rapids with Rep. Tom Tauke as speaker. Reservations by February 3 through Wally Taylor. tickets eight dollars, seating limited to 50. Public welcome. Info calls to Taylor or chair Em Merilla. An Iowa Sierra Club office opens in Des Moines Thoreau Center becoming state HQ.
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Cedar-Wapsie Group
Iowa
The
Sierra Club
Wenceslaus Square
16Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Tom Tauke
Wally Taylor
Crandall Drive
Taylor
Em Merilla
Des Moines
Thoreau Center
Kingman Blvd
Club
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