Four Eastern Iowans honored by hunter jumper group in Des Moines
At the Iowa Nebraska Hunter Jumper Association annual meeting in Des Moines, Sarah Turner was named champion in equitation over fences for 11 and under and reserve in equitation on flat. Megan Wagner earned reserve for flat 12 to 14, Anne Freese was reserve in equitation over fences 12 to 14, and Kylin Coulter won as working hunter pony champion. New officers include Dr William Franey as president and Susan Turner as secretary. Board members Vittori Pedrini and Joy Holmquist. Upcoming shows include the Iowa Spring Show in Des Moines May 4 to 6 and the Cedar Rapids Charity Horse Show June 8 to 10.
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Iowa-Nebraska Hunter-Jumper Association
Des Moines
Sarah Turner
James Turner
Knollwood Drive
Megan Wagner
Dean Wagner
Meadowknolls Drive
Marion
Donald Coulter
William Franey
Lincolnshire Drive
Susan Turner
Vittori Pedrini
Iowa City
Joy Holmquist
Iowa
Iowa Horse Show Association
Cedar Rapids
Beaver trapping note links pelts and farmer conflict
The article notes high prices for coyote fox and raccoon pelts attracting many trappers while beaver pelts remain low. It describes beaver activity and damage on farmland including three beaver dams, gnawings and the risk of cave-ins from bank dens, ending with a personal reminiscence of trapping with a brother and a cow fate.
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Iowa
Trapper Details Conibear Use In Beaver Thinning
Mark Sedlacek explains using No 330 conibear traps to thin beaver populations in Cedar Rapids area. He notes adjusting setup to account for ice, logs, bait twigs, and a spillway dam while recounting multiple successful catches over five days.
Birds suffer harsh winter you can help feed them
The article notes a hard winter for songbirds with snow limiting food. Wildlife expert Wier Nelson says a songbird carries a 36 hour energy reserve and relies on feeding stations. He advises providing sunflower seeds, cracked corn, millet, grit, and even scraps. water helps, and a south or east feeder location may attract more birds. Nelson maintains 45 feeders on 33 acres, checking them about 30 minutes each morning to support hundreds of birds daily.
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Wier Nelson
Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Outdoor TV premieres set for next two weeks
Several outdoor oriented shows debut across stations. Virgil Ward hosts Championship Fishing on KCRG-TV with Mel Tillis joining for a bass fishing segment. Midwest Outdoorsman on WMT-TV with Al Linder launches weekly. Sports Afield TV debuts with Gresham Circle Chiapetta and Lau on KWWL-TV.
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Virgil Ward
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Mel Tillis
Wmt-Tv
Channel 2
al Linder
Sports Afield
Grits Gresham
Homer Circle
Jerry Chiapetta
Glen Lau
Kwwl-Tv
Channel 7
Cedar Rapids Area Boat Show Feb 2 4 at Five Seasons Center
The Cedar Rapids Boat Dealers Association announces the Area Boat Show to run February 2 through 4 at the Five Seasons Center. Boats from 15 to 36 feet will be shown along with 1979 boating advances. Hours are Friday 3 to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Admission is 1.50 for adults. children 12 and under free with an adult.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids Boat Dealers Association
Daniel Tiedt
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