Sled dog racing thrills despite no snow in Iowa race
Siberian Husky Club of Central Iowa held a rain or shine race near Shueyville with 45 dogs racing five three and one dog hitches on carts and sleds. Debbi Elliff noted the dogs start automatically as drivers push the gig hold. Winners included Marty Vaske and Steve Elliff in the five dog and one mile events, while kids as young as 6 raced in junior divisions. The event featured mixed breeds and Alaskan huskies, with crates, harnesses, and training carts on display as spectators watched the lively competition.
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Debbie Elliff
Swisher
Elliff
Siberian Husky Club
Central Iowa
Coralville
Karen Vaske
Peosia
Steve
Jack London
U.S
Canada
Turkey hunting seminars announced across Eastern Iowa
The Iowa Wild Turkey Federation and the Iowa Conservation Commission sponsor seminars in March and April. Topics include 1980 regulations turkey restoration history and hunting seasons. Events in Amana Cedar Rapids Waukon Calmar Cedar Falls Davenport Dubuque and Cedar Rapids venues noted with dates and times.
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Iowa Wild Turkey Federation
The
Iowa Conservation Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Amana Holiday Inn
Inter
Waukon
Sportsman’s Club
Calmar
Cedar Falls
Unidome
Prairie chickens stocked in Iowa in modest numbers
Iowa wildlife biologists release 53 prairie chickens in the loess hills near Onawa after live-trapping in Kansas. The project, led by Ron George, aims to reestablish a wild flock, though success is uncertain and movement will be monitored to inform future efforts.
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Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Loess
Onawa
Kansas
Ron George
Commission
Loess Hills
Appanoose
Kansas Department of Fish and Game
George
Flint Hills
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Classified Ads Prove Small Listings Draw Big Attention
Tiny advertisements showcase strong reach as readers notice concise buys and local offers. Small sellers leverage compact space to spark interest and prompt quick responses from nearby customers.
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Des Moines
Marty Vaske
Peosta
Steve Elliff
Terry Plummer
Don Williams
Bonnie Frowick
Gordy Hall
Larry Tweet
Ames
Randy Vaske
Renee Vaske
Robbie Williams
Donna Tweet
Jenny Vaske
Bart
Snowbank
Vaske
Floyd Plummer
Jim Mayer Gazette
Karen
Gazette
Paul Jensen
Turkey
15Th Street
Polk Audio
RTA
Third Ave
Dennis, John, & Gordon P
Visa & Clout
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