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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1982
Page
3
Iowa researchers say ticks are mostly a nuisance this year with milder winters limiting numbers. Experts advise practical prevention and simple removal methods, noting May and June are peak tick months. Seek medical help for ear canal ticks and beware of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia, though rare.
Gazette staff writer Jonathan Reed recounts a Linn County deputy's handgun lesson at Matsell Bridge range. He handles a Browning .380 and a Smith & Wesson Model 66 revolver, notes the kick and noise, learns the difference between standard and Magnum loads, and reflects on respect for firearms.
Jackson County Iowa lawmakers approved a 50000 cleanup appropriation for Maquoketa Caves State Park after floods damaged the main cave and surrounding facilities. Engineers estimate losses could reach 100000 and planners weigh restoring the cave versus reshaping its floor plan while access remains limited to 13 other caves and camp areas.
Fishing is generally fair to good in most waters this weekend, but high dirty river flows hinder river angling while lakes and farm ponds offer better catches. Catfish and carp show some success in backwaters. trout streams remain high and cloudy. Hotspots list Mississippi panfish, walleyes, catfish as strong. rivers still flooded. Call Hotspots Hotline for daily updates.
The Iowa Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit at Iowa State University celebrates its 50th anniversary as the nations first of its kind. The Scheman Continuing Education building hosts events from Wednesday to Friday with a banquet Friday featuring distinguished graduate awards. The unit began with J N Darling and ISU President R M Hughes launching cooperative wildlife research, funded by Darling and expanded into waterfowl, fox ecology, and deer breeding studies in Iowa. Under Robert Dahlgren today the unit focuses on environmental contaminants, off road vehicle impacts, and stream channelization in support of agriculture.
A parade with an antique calliope is planned on Memorial Day along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail in Hiawatha. It departs the trail parking lot on Boyson Road at 10 a.m. led by area Girl Scouts. Rails to Trails urges flags uniforms or bike decorations and door prizes are awarded at 11 a.m. at the trailhead. Rex Fritts will perform with the Wurlitzer military band organ from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Yellow River State Forest near Waukon introduces 3.50 per night camping from June 2. Campers must use designated numbered sites, one vehicle per site, no reservations on busy weekends, quiet time after 10 30 p.m. Non registered campers must leave by then. Firearms and fireworks banned. non campers to use day areas.
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