Hunters raise funds for children's hospital at Aiming for a Cure
The second annual Aiming for a Cure fundraiser drew 80 hunters to Highland Hideaway Hunt club near Riverside. Attendees paid 350 each for two days of guided pheasant and quail hunts and joined a Saturday banquet with live and silent auctions raising about 60 000 for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Children's Hospital.
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Orange
Children’s Hospital of
Iowa
Highland Hideaway
Riverside
Steve Ries
Central City
Ries
Ben
Rieses
Anderson
Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Hospital of Iowa
University of Iowa
Orlan
the Gazette
Norway
Bruce Kimm
Kimm
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Birds prefer insect-damaged birch branch in feeding tests
Researchers in Turku Finland used willow warblers to test feeding choices. Birds consistently chose a branch from a tree with prior insect feeding, suggesting birds may detect chemical or other signals indicating potential prey.
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Elina Mantyla
University of Turku
Finland
Europe
David Allen Sibley
Chris Elphick
John B. Dunning Jr
New York Times Syndicate
Lake Twelve Mile Lake Fishing Rules Relaxed for Renovation
The Department of Natural Resources eased fishing rules at Twelve Mile Lake near Creston to support harvesting before a July renovation. The lake will drop 20 feet May 31 for about 30 days, anglers with licenses may harvest all species, and gear limits are relaxed until the July 6 renovation starts.
Climber Takes Cheap Route for Everest Quest
Newport Beach resident Quang Than departs with 10 to 12 companions on a $32,000 to $65,000 cheaper Everest attempt. He seeks fundraising for COPI while aiming to inspire a Vietnamese climber to reach the summit, though he predicts only a slim 10 percent chance. He joins Asian Trekking for permits and porter support, eschewing full guiding service.
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Orange County Register
Santa Ana
Calif
Quang Than
Newport Beach
Than
Everest
Solon archer wins title on tiebreaker
Solon archer Cindy Pansegrau won the National Field Archery Association indoor championship title in Louisville Kentucky after posting a perfect two day 600 score with 105 Xs. She outscored the runner up by five Xs in the adult female bowhunter freestyle division. Pansegrau, 46, aimed to match the national 108 X scoring mark next year.
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Orlan Love
Gazette Solon
Cindy Pansegrau
National Field Archery Association
Louisville
Pansegrau
Orlan
Gazettecommunications.com
Iowa School of Fly Fishing One Day Class Offered
One day fly fishing class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. offered April 23 or 24 at the DNR fish hatchery near Manchester. Topics include equipment fly selection casting and knots. Fee 55 dollars. Information via local phone numbers.
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Iowa School of Fly Fishing
DNR
Spring Branch Creek
Manchester
Iowa City Bird Club Plans Sunday Birding Outing
The Iowa City Bird Club sponsors a 7:30 a.m. Sunday outing to Hawkeye Wildlife Area and nearby birding spots. Participants meet at Dodge Street Hy-Vee in Iowa City. Call 339-1017 for details.
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Iowa City
Bird Club
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Dodge Street
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