Iowa Camping Remains Popular Despite Floods and Upgrades
Iowa campground visits reached 15.8 million with 709 700 camping days the highest since 2007 while 715 417 campsites were logged in 2009. Officials cite flood and renovation closures and plan upgrades to 50 amp electrical service and reconfigured camping pads to accommodate larger modern RVs. Park hosts expand visitor assistance and restroom oversight as reservations surge ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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Iowa Parks Seek Campground Hosts To Aid Upgraded Sites
Iowa’s DNR reports 165 campground hosts this season across 43 parks up from 120 to 150. Hosts assist with questions, restrooms, landscaping, and monitoring while camping free all summer. some long time volunteers stay for decades.
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Iowa Parks See Heavy Visitation in 2012 Camping Season
Lake Ahquabi tops popular list with 1.61 million visitors followed by Lake Manawa 1.48 million and Gulf Point 1.18 million. Dirks describes meeting many people while managing campers and fielding questions, hinting at year round appeal and steady seasonal traffic.
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Obama faces friction over Guantanamo closure and war on terror
Political debate centers on closing the Guantanamo prison and shifting inmates to U S soil. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham support a plan if Obama offers a workable approach while noting cost and security tradeoffs. Democrats warn against quick moves amid budget pressures and ongoing militant threats.
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Flags to Line Cedar Memorial Park For Veterans Tribute
More than 1500 large American flags will line Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery avenues for a veterans tribute. Drive through with family from Sunday morning May 26 to Monday evening May 27 to view the spectacle.
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