Iowa’s peregrine comeback hits 13 nesting pairs statewide
Twenty years after efforts began, Iowa reports 13 peregrine nesting pairs up from two a decade ago. Four hatched at the Capitol this year as public interest grows and the DNR weighs removing peregrines from the endangered list by July 16. The birds help control pigeons around landmarks like the State Capitol and U S Bank building.
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Charlotte Eby
Des Moines Bureau
Iowa
Pat Schlarbaum
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Schlarbaum
DNR
State Capitol
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Cedar Rapids
U.S. Bank
Kristene Lake
Peregrine Falcons Return to Iowa Across Industry and Habitat
Iowa's peregrine falcons rebounded after near extinction in the 1960s aided by DDT bans and habitat programs. Bob Anderson of the Raptor Resource Project notes captive breeding since 1974 and nest boxes on smokestacks expanding to bridges and tall structures. Power plants and wildlife funds support restoration as falcon numbers rise with ongoing monitoring and public interest.
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Raptorresource.org
Raptor Resource Project
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Iowadar.gov
Pfalcon
Iowa Department of Natural
Lake
Bob Anderson
Decorah
Anderson
Guards and Families Support During Deployment in Iraq
The 234th Battalion members and families formed a strong support network led by the Family Readiness Group. They organized care packages and donations totaling over $10,000 to boost morale as troops moved from Kuwait to Baghdad. Veterans recall loneliness and gratitude for FRG help.
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Ellie
Christine
Sandvig
Gavin
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Clinton
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Baghdad
Shane Cox
Vinton
Iraq
Ellie Cox
FRG
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