English sparrows adapt well in urban and rural settings
English sparrows thrive near people from city pavements to farm barns and are found at most bird feeders. Their numbers rose after 1852 introductions by Nicholas Pike, with densities falling as horses gave way to autos and food sources changed. The piece notes mixed views among bird lovers and cites an author directing Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids.
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England
Brooklyn Institute
Bedere
New York City
Narrows
North America
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Indian Creek Nature Center
Ghana native educates Solon students about country
Dora Edu-Buandoh, a UI graduate student from Ghana, spoke to Solon seventh graders about Ghana's geography and culture. She highlighted similarities with the American heartland and explained the International Classroom Journey program promotes cultural awareness in K-12 settings.
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Ghana
Kelly
Gazette
OLON
Oregon
Gulf of Guinea
Burkina Faso
Africa
University of Iowa
Dora Edu-Buandoh
Solon
MTV
Edu-Buandoh
Sue Protheroe
International Classroom Journey
UI International Programs
Protheroe
Johnson, Linn
Rachel Proffitt
Dora Edu: Buandoh
Iowa City
Country
Solon Middle School
International
Ul International Programs
Corgi Guy Wins Top Westminster Award in New York
Three year old Elfwish Sweet Talkin Guy a corgi owned by Teresa Mulhausen of Swisher wins best of opposite sex at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held February 14 at Madison Square Garden New York. Guy qualified by winning the Virginia show in August and will travel with a professional handler to upcoming events.
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Gazette
Guy
Swisher
Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Elfwish Sweet
Teresa
Teresa Mulhausen
New York
Elfwish
Paul
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